Individual Details

Death

George Rieken
Funeral services for George Rieken, 90, were held June 8 at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church, Monticello, with burial in the church cemetery. Pastor Gary Hatcher officiated at the services.
George Rieken of Monticello died June 5 at the Anamosa Community Hospital, following a brief illness. George Rieken was born Sept 20, 1898 in Wayne Township, Jones County, IA, the son of William and Emma Helgens Rieken. He received his education in the rural schools near his home.
George Rieken and Edith Sunday were married Sept 13, 1947 at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. The couple made their home in Wayne Township, where they farmed. George retired from farming in 1973 and worked as a piano tuner and clock builder.
He was a lifelong member of Wayne Zion Lutheran Church, where he served as a church organist.
He is survived by his wife; a sister, Ella Conley of Martelle, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and a brother.
Honorary bearers were Lawrence Rieken, George Wessels, William Himebaugh, James Kraus and John Snyder. Casketbearers were Kenneth Armstrong, Kelly Heskett, Paul Heskett, Willis Dirks, Norma Nesley, Robert Farmer, Phillip Owen and Bill Rieken.