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Jean Rieck Obituary
Chambersburg, PA - Jean Elizabeth Geisel Rieck, age 71, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the Chambersburg Hospital. Born June 20, 1949, in Elkhart, IN, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Lewis Geisel.
Jean worked as an elementary school librarian, retiring from the Chambersburg School District in 2005 after 23 years. She earned her Bachelor Degree and her Master's Degree from Shippensburg University. She was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she sang in the choir, was a member of the Altar Guild and served as church historian; she was also a member of The Franklin County Chapter of PASR. Jean enjoyed going to church, music, sewing, cooking, and travel.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Marvin Rieck, whom she married on June 15, 1968, two children, Forrest Rieck (wife Meg) of Fayetteville, PA and Amy Stouffer (husband Mike) of Chambersburg, PA; five cherished grandchildren, Gabrielle, Olivia, and Judge Rieck and Cameron and Henry Stouffer; two siblings, Jeffrey Geisel (wife Terrie) and MaryAnne Shafer (husband James); three nephews; and one niece.
Services and interment will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Chambersburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in in her name to the Coyle Free Public Library, 102 N. Main St., Chambersburg, PA 17201. Online condolences may be made in her name to www.geiselfuneralhome.com.
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Bobby Bartholomew
November 10, 2020
Sorry to hear about Jean she will be missed. We had a lot of good times fishing in Canada. We will keep in touch. Your cousin Bobby
Heather Stouffer
November 9, 2020
Amy and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear that your mom has passed. Hoping that all your precious memories will see you through this difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sending lots of love to you and your family and to all who knew your mom.
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