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Jeffrey Lee Riecken, II
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Jeffrey Riecken, II Obituary
Jeffrey Lee Riecken, II, 46, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on December 20, 1978 to Jeffrey Lee Riecken, Sr. and Judith Byers Riecken.
Jeffrey was a highly skilled electrician and he was known to be very quick and efficient with his work. He could fix anything he saw that needed mending and was the kind of man that could get the job done. He enjoyed boating on Lake Norman with his family and friends. When his family would visit the made sure to attend church on Sunday and spend plenty of quality time together. He was a good husband and father and leaves many happy memories to be cherished by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sons, Jackson and Koen Riecken; and his half-brother, Robert Jon Harmeyer.
Services will be announced and shared at a later date.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
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