Richard H. Riese

Red Lion--Richard H. Riese, 95, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Doris F. (Brenneman) Riese to whom he was married for 68 years.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00AM, Monday April 24, 2023 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 25 W. Springettsbury Ave, York. Officiating the service will be his pastor, the Rev. Stanley Reep. A viewing will be held from 10:00-11:00AM at the church. Burial will be held in Mount Rose Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. Olewiler and Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion is in charge of arrangements.

Born January 4, 1928 in York, he was a son of the late Walter H. and Helen M. (Reed) Riese.

He was employed in the business office of General Machine Works for several years until his retirement.

Richard served in the United States Navy and was a member of the American Legion Post 945. He was also an avid fisherman and long-time member of the Yellow Breeches Anglers and Conservation Association. A member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in York, he loved traveling, beach vacations, dining out, tending his vegetable garden and was a talented story teller.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Riese is also survived by one daughter, Kathy L. Wills and her husband, George of Dallastown; one son, Jeffrey A. Riese and his wife, Rose of Red Lion; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one brother, Ronald E. Riese of Mt. Wolf and nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

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