Peter Francis Riesterer

Peter Francis Riesterer obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Peter Francis Riesterer

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18

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

120 S Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Mar

18

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Saint Paul of the Cross

320 S Washington Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Peter Riesterer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ryan-Parke Funeral Home - Park Ridge on Mar. 15, 2026.
Peter F. Riesterer, 99, of Park Ridge. Beloved husband of the late Lois M. Riesterer, nee Knudsen. Loving father of Kenneth (Qinghua) Riesterer, Charles (Nancy) Riesterer, Joanne (Tim) Zito, and John (Editha)Riesterer; cherished grandfather of Kelsey (Andrew), Cody (Kristin), Jeffrey, Jessica, Anthony, Nicholas, Peter (Megan), and Anne (Jack); Devoted great-grandfather of Kiara, Jazmine, Olivia, Brennan, Noah, Liam, and Bennett.

Family and friends will gather for a visitation, Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Ryan-Parke Funeral Home, 120 South Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, Prayers beginning promptly at 11:00 am and will then proceed to Saint Paul of the Cross Catholic Church, 320 S Washington Street, (across the street from the funeral home), Park Ridge, IL 60068 for an 11:30 am Funeral Mass. Interment at Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst, IL

Funeral information please call (847) 823-1171 or visit ryan-parke.com

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Upcoming Events

Mar

18

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ryan-Parke Funeral Home

120 S Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

18

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Saint Paul of the Cross

320 S Washington Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.