In loving memory of
RENATA RIESS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Obituary published in The Dalles Chronicle; January 12th, 2006
Renata Marie Riess, 89, a resident of The Dalles, died at her home on Monday, January 9, 2006.
She was born on June 24, 1916 in Corvallis, OR the second of six to Frank August Walter and Maria Marguerite (Heeszel) Schmidt. She grew up in Corvallis, OR, where she graduated from Corvallis High School.
Renata married Anton "Tony" Henry Riess in Corvallis, OR on September 2, 1950. She was an accomplished and prolific painter and artist. Her art can be found in many homes. She was the organist for Grace Lutheran Church in Klickitat for 50 years, a passionate gardener and for years she provided flowers for the church. Over the years she was a member of the Walther League, Lutheran Ladies Aid, Homemakers Club, and Lutheran Women's Missionary League, leader of several 4-H Clubs and organizer of Klickitat Canyon Days art show.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Sue Riess and Lee Loyd of Tukwila, WA; her son Milton Charles Riess of Los Angelas, CA; one brother, Walter Schmidt of Corvallis, OR; two sisters, Esther Warneke of Scappoose, OR, Marie Grossnicklaus of Corvallis, OR; and many loving extended family members and friends.
Renata was preceded in death by her husband Anton "Tony" Riess; two sisters, Gertrude Riess and Ruth Wulfers and her parents.
Viewing visitation held on Thursday, January 12, 2006 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, January 13, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home and at 11:00 a.m until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor John Westhafer and Rev. Paul Bundschuh officiating. Organist will be Shirley Bundschuh. Paul bearers will be Milton Riess, Jerry Dunn, Dan McCabe, Richard Riess, Ron Popp and Doug Warneke. Graveside service to follow at IOOF Cemetery in Goldendale, WA.
RENATA RIESS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Obituary published in The Dalles Chronicle; January 12th, 2006
Renata Marie Riess, 89, a resident of The Dalles, died at her home on Monday, January 9, 2006.
She was born on June 24, 1916 in Corvallis, OR the second of six to Frank August Walter and Maria Marguerite (Heeszel) Schmidt. She grew up in Corvallis, OR, where she graduated from Corvallis High School.
Renata married Anton "Tony" Henry Riess in Corvallis, OR on September 2, 1950. She was an accomplished and prolific painter and artist. Her art can be found in many homes. She was the organist for Grace Lutheran Church in Klickitat for 50 years, a passionate gardener and for years she provided flowers for the church. Over the years she was a member of the Walther League, Lutheran Ladies Aid, Homemakers Club, and Lutheran Women's Missionary League, leader of several 4-H Clubs and organizer of Klickitat Canyon Days art show.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Sue Riess and Lee Loyd of Tukwila, WA; her son Milton Charles Riess of Los Angelas, CA; one brother, Walter Schmidt of Corvallis, OR; two sisters, Esther Warneke of Scappoose, OR, Marie Grossnicklaus of Corvallis, OR; and many loving extended family members and friends.
Renata was preceded in death by her husband Anton "Tony" Riess; two sisters, Gertrude Riess and Ruth Wulfers and her parents.
Viewing visitation held on Thursday, January 12, 2006 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, January 13, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home and at 11:00 a.m until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor John Westhafer and Rev. Paul Bundschuh officiating. Organist will be Shirley Bundschuh. Paul bearers will be Milton Riess, Jerry Dunn, Dan McCabe, Richard Riess, Ron Popp and Doug Warneke. Graveside service to follow at IOOF Cemetery in Goldendale, WA.
In loving memory of
RENATA RIESS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Obituary published in The Dalles Chronicle; January 12th, 2006
Renata Marie Riess, 89, a resident of The Dalles, died at her home on Monday, January 9, 2006.
She was born on June 24, 1916 in Corvallis, OR the second of six to Frank August Walter and Maria Marguerite (Heeszel) Schmidt. She grew up in Corvallis, OR, where she graduated from Corvallis High School.
Renata married Anton "Tony" Henry Riess in Corvallis, OR on September 2, 1950. She was an accomplished and prolific painter and artist. Her art can be found in many homes. She was the organist for Grace Lutheran Church in Klickitat for 50 years, a passionate gardener and for years she provided flowers for the church. Over the years she was a member of the Walther League, Lutheran Ladies Aid, Homemakers Club, and Lutheran Women's Missionary League, leader of several 4-H Clubs and organizer of Klickitat Canyon Days art show.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Sue Riess and Lee Loyd of Tukwila, WA; her son Milton Charles Riess of Los Angelas, CA; one brother, Walter Schmidt of Corvallis, OR; two sisters, Esther Warneke of Scappoose, OR, Marie Grossnicklaus of Corvallis, OR; and many loving extended family members and friends.
Renata was preceded in death by her husband Anton "Tony" Riess; two sisters, Gertrude Riess and Ruth Wulfers and her parents.
Viewing visitation held on Thursday, January 12, 2006 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, January 13, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home and at 11:00 a.m until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor John Westhafer and Rev. Paul Bundschuh officiating. Organist will be Shirley Bundschuh. Paul bearers will be Milton Riess, Jerry Dunn, Dan McCabe, Richard Riess, Ron Popp and Doug Warneke. Graveside service to follow at IOOF Cemetery in Goldendale, WA.
RENATA RIESS
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Obituary published in The Dalles Chronicle; January 12th, 2006
Renata Marie Riess, 89, a resident of The Dalles, died at her home on Monday, January 9, 2006.
She was born on June 24, 1916 in Corvallis, OR the second of six to Frank August Walter and Maria Marguerite (Heeszel) Schmidt. She grew up in Corvallis, OR, where she graduated from Corvallis High School.
Renata married Anton "Tony" Henry Riess in Corvallis, OR on September 2, 1950. She was an accomplished and prolific painter and artist. Her art can be found in many homes. She was the organist for Grace Lutheran Church in Klickitat for 50 years, a passionate gardener and for years she provided flowers for the church. Over the years she was a member of the Walther League, Lutheran Ladies Aid, Homemakers Club, and Lutheran Women's Missionary League, leader of several 4-H Clubs and organizer of Klickitat Canyon Days art show.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Sue Riess and Lee Loyd of Tukwila, WA; her son Milton Charles Riess of Los Angelas, CA; one brother, Walter Schmidt of Corvallis, OR; two sisters, Esther Warneke of Scappoose, OR, Marie Grossnicklaus of Corvallis, OR; and many loving extended family members and friends.
Renata was preceded in death by her husband Anton "Tony" Riess; two sisters, Gertrude Riess and Ruth Wulfers and her parents.
Viewing visitation held on Thursday, January 12, 2006 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Friday, January 13, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Spencer, Libby and Powell Funeral Home and at 11:00 a.m until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor John Westhafer and Rev. Paul Bundschuh officiating. Organist will be Shirley Bundschuh. Paul bearers will be Milton Riess, Jerry Dunn, Dan McCabe, Richard Riess, Ron Popp and Doug Warneke. Graveside service to follow at IOOF Cemetery in Goldendale, WA.
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RENATA M. RIESS
1916 - 2006
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ANTON 'TONY' RIESS
1912 - 2003
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