Gerald W.  Rieger, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 14, 2019. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Marie; parents, Ernest and Bessie Rieger; sister, Dorothy Allen; brother-in-law, Gordon Teaker. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy; daughters, Susan and James Snyder, Ruth Ann and Steve Evilsizor; grandchildren, Amanda, Ryan and Mykala, Heidi and Albert, Andy and Morgan, Byron; great grandchildren, Jaxon, Evelyn and Leighton all whom he dearly loved. Gerald worked for Meijer in the warehouse for 45 years. He tried retirement which lasted 1 year.  He finally retired from Dicks Sporting Goods after 15 years at the age of 80. He was a member of Cascade Christian Church for over 50 years where he was an outdoor greeter for 8 years until his health started to fail. Memorial services will be held 2 pm Monday, July 22, 2019 at Cascade Christian Church, 2829 Thornapple River Dr. SE, Grand Rapids with Rev. Jill Forton officiating.  Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 1-2 pm at the church prior to the service.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Cascade Christian Church or Faith Hospice.

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July 20, 2019 10:50am
Dad no words can even begin to let people know what a rock you were for me and Steve. I don't know how I will handle it when the day comes that I want to pick up the phone and tell you something funny. I will tell you this that last birthday card you sent me has been taped to my desk ever since my birthday and I will always know that my Daddy loved me because of that card. You knew my humor and your laugh is heard every time I read it. Love you Daddy!

- Ruth & Steve

July 17, 2019 10:49am
Grandpa, I love you so much. Thank you for everything you did for Andy and I growing up and always being there to support us. Your great grandkids absolutely adored you and they miss you dearly. We will carry on the family traditions you started and pass them on and remember you fondly.

- Heidi Chavez and family




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