1930
Richard
2008
Richard D. Riekse
March 27, 1930 — January 24, 2008
RIEKSE, Richard D.
Kalamazoo Richard Riekse was born in Kalamazoo, MI on March 27, 1930 and passed away at Tendercare of Westwood Nursing Home on January 24, 2008. He was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, living primarily in the Vine neighborhood where he had many friends including several special friends at the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and received the Korean Service Ribbon with one Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna. Military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the Ft. Custer Honor Guard and the U.S. Army at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on Wednesday January 30, 2008 at 12 Noon. Those wishing to attend the service should gather in the funeral cortege assembly area at 11:45 am on Wednesday. The interment of his wife Anna's cremains will also take place at this time. The public is invited. Hospice Care of S.W. Michigan would be a worthy recipient of donations in Richard's name. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo Richard Riekse was born in Kalamazoo, MI on March 27, 1930 and passed away at Tendercare of Westwood Nursing Home on January 24, 2008. He was a lifelong resident of Kalamazoo, living primarily in the Vine neighborhood where he had many friends including several special friends at the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and received the Korean Service Ribbon with one Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna. Military honors will be conducted under the auspices of the Ft. Custer Honor Guard and the U.S. Army at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on Wednesday January 30, 2008 at 12 Noon. Those wishing to attend the service should gather in the funeral cortege assembly area at 11:45 am on Wednesday. The interment of his wife Anna's cremains will also take place at this time. The public is invited. Hospice Care of S.W. Michigan would be a worthy recipient of donations in Richard's name. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St.
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