I came across Dick’s obiturary while doing research on Hoerner Waldorf. I worked for Dick in 1979 – 80. He was wonderful to work with. I’m grateful to God to have known Dick.
Richard L. Rieder
May 8, 1934 – March 20, 2007
Mass of Christian burial will be held St. Marcus Catholic Church, Clear Lake, MN, at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 23, 2007, for Richard L. “Dick” Rieder, 72, who died at home after a courageous battle with cancer. The Reverend Joseph Vandeberg and the Reverend Ronald Rieder will officiate. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call from 4:00-9:00 PM on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in Clearwater, and after 9:30 AM on Friday at the church. The Knights of Columbus Council 961 will have prayers at 6:00 PM and parish prayers will be at 7:30 PM at the funeral home in Clearwater.
Dick Rieder was born on May 8, 1934 in St. Cloud, MN to Edward and Hidegard (Mertes) Rieder. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1952, and then served in the U.S. Navy as a medic during the Korean conflict. On return he was employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Co., Horner Waldorf Paper Co., and after relocating to Des Moines, IA, was a Knights of Columbus Insurance General Agent from 1984-1989. Upon returning to Clearwater, MN he was employed by Physicians Mutual Health Ins. Co. until his retirement in 2005.
Dick was a life member and past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council #961, and VFW Post #4847, St. Cloud, MN. Dick was active in youth hockey and the St. Cloud Figure Skating Club. He was past supervisor of the Clearwater Township Board and was currently on the board of the Catholic Credit Union. He enjoyed golf, reading, travel, and especially his eight grandchildren.
Dick is survived by his wife of 47 years, Verna, sons and daughters: Ron Rieder, St. Cloud, MN; Sandi (Alan) Bahr, New Brighton, MN; Gary (Jessie) Rieder, Foley, MN; Sue (Ron) Korkowski, Savage, MN; Pam (Keith) Fopma, Huxley, IA; Michael (Tammy) Rieder, Nixa, MO; Joan (Charley) Skalbeck, Eagan, MN; Renee Rieder, Boulder, CO; grandchildren: Collin and Nick Fopma, Ellie Rieder, Erin and Ryan Rieder, Mason, Grace, and Jacob Korkowski; and brother Reverend Ronald Rieder, Huntington, IN.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, brother Edward, infant daughter Janet, and daughter Karen.
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I wanted to send by sympathy to all the family for the loss of you dad, husband and grandpa. What a beautiful photo tribute. You can tell that he loved much and was loved by many.
Thank you for inviting me to view the video. I was so touched by Dick’s great smile and the relationships he had with his family, his travels, fun times. He lived life fully and now even more fully. Let us be grateful for the goodness he shared on earth which now lives on in the family and with friends. I was so happy to be able to attend his Mass of Resurrection. Thank you Sue for your email. I hope you are feeling comfort in the many ways your Dad has been acknowledged and loved.
Sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry, I couldn’t make it to the funeral, but someone has to do some work around here 🙂 Our prayers have been with you and your family and may you find the strength to move forward without your special someone whether that was a husband, father or grandfather. Take care and don’t let those Iowa boys get out of hand.
Love ya
So sorry to here about Dick. My father passed away Feb 20th. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless. The Bergo family
Just a short note to let you know that we are thinking of you all and so sorry we couldn’t be up there with you! We loved him and he will be missed greatly!!
Take Care!
Linda & Dave
Loved the photo tribute!! (Cried a lot – Thanks!)
Services
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Daniel Funeral Home, ClearwaterServices
St. Marcus Catholic ChurchSchedule Details
Mass of Christian burial will be held St. Marcus Catholic Church, Clear Lake, MN, at 10:30 AM on Friday, March 23, 2007, for Richard L. “Dick” Rieder, 72, who died at home after a courageous battle with cancer. The Reverend Joseph Vandeberg and the Reverend Ronald Rieder will officiate. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call from 4:00-9:00 PM on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in Clearwater, and after 9:30 AM on Friday at the church. The Knights of Columbus Council 961 will have prayers at 6:00 PM and parish prayers will be at 7:30 PM at the funeral home in Clearwater.