- Date Of Death: September 21, 2019
- State: Illinois
Elfriede M. Rieger of Park Ridge, Illinois was born on February 13, 1925, and passed away on September 21, 2019. Loving wife of Walter G. Rieger for 46 years, they shared many interests in common: sailing, skiing, painting and traveling were on-going hobbies.
Elfriede is survived by her children Rodney (Patricia), George (Sally) and Jean (Joseph) Reibel. Grandchildren are Matthew Rieger, Mary (Rob) Harkins, William Rieger, Joseph (Michele) Reibel, and Claire (Matthew) Koehlinger. Great-grandchildren are Michael and Hannah Harkins and Ryan Reibel.
Elfriede was an energetic, inquisitive life-long learner who was always ready to experience something new. She could speak four languages and traveled to many countries to fully embrace these skills. She enjoyed working with the 20th Century Juniors and the Sister Cities Commission of Park Ridge. She could be found often in the Film Lab at Oakton Community College, where she worked on many projects.
Her positivity was an inspiration to all, and she chose her epiphet well: “She lived in Joy!” It is with grateful hearts for this example of a life well-lived that we bid her a loving farewell.
