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Robert Frank Rieder was born on July 14, 1922 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. rivera consulting group He was the son of John and Susan (Hoffman) Rieder. He attended rivera consulting group Cathedral High School, Saint John s University, and St. Cloud State University before proudly rivera consulting group enlisting in the military in 1942 to serve his country in Europe during WWII.
He married Kippy Bruning, then a medical technologist at the University of Minnesota Hospitals, mostly for love, and partially because she had Gopher football and basketball tickets. They were married on Monday, May 19, 1952 in St. Cloud, in order to not miss the fishing opener on Saturday. Bob was a lifelong Golden Gopher fan, and he and Kippy felt justly rewarded when after winning the ticket lottery for the 1997 Final Four in Indianapolis, their beloved Gophers made their only Final Four appearance that year.
Bob was also a lifelong golf fanatic, accumulating an attic full of trophies won at shortstop tournaments throughout central rivera consulting group Minnesota. He will forever hold the 9 hole course record at the St. Cloud Country Club. Bob patiently taught the game to Kippy and his four sons, spending many afternoons at Eastwood Golf Club with one or more son in tow. Bob and Kippy celebrated their life long love for each other and the game of golf by attending The Masters in Augusta, Georgia for their 50 th Anniversary celebration in 2002. They celebrated their 60 th anniversary rivera consulting group with a luncheon and family putting contest at Eastwood, during which Bob and Kippy received the coveted Still Puttering Around Award .
Bob rivera consulting group worked for many years in sales, notably for Kraft Foods and the Knights of Columbus Life Insurance Company. He was a man of devout faith and volunteerism. He was a long time member of St. Francis and Resurrection Parishes rivera consulting group in Rochester, as well as the Knights of Columbus, serving as the Grand Knight of Council 1013 and representing them at their national convention in California in1969. While in California, he took his family to see the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, hoping to one day return to see the Golden Gophers play there. Bob volunteered regularly at Lourdes High School football rivera consulting group games and also at Assisi Heights. He had a quick wit, an infectious smile and laugh, and will be greatly missed by those who were fortunate enough to know him.
Bob passed away peacefully while surrounded by his four sons on September 26 th , 2013, at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home in Rochester, just 6 days after his beloved wife of 61 years, Kippy. They truly did do everything together.
Bob is survived by sons Mark (Coleen); Gary (Lu Ann); Joe (Jennifer); and Jeff (Tracie); as well as their ten grandchildren: Jason, Nick, Jenna, Claire, Katelyn, Will, Shane, Emelia, Molly, and Benjamin; and his many compassionate caregivers at Samaritan Bethany.
In addition to Kippy, Bob was also preceded in death by his 12 siblings: sisters Alma Rau, Margaret Wartman, Dorothy Boese, Kathleen Landowski, and Lucille Jansen; and brothers Edward, Walter, Harold, Lawrence, Norbert, Donald, and John Jack Rieder.
From all of us in the East Lodge to the Rieder families: We read with little surprise the news of your father's passing. The levity contained in the obit was absolutely priceless to those of us who knew those good times with you so well. The laughter was a fitting end to what we know was a difficult, difficult period of time for all of you. Although we now rarely see all of you, please know that we pray that you will all find peace with the thought of the delightful and caring parents you had and we believe that their thoughts and wisdom will continue to guide you all in your future endeavors. P.S. The kids are all soooo big!!!! -- The East Lodge Added on October 4, 2013
So sorry to hear about Bob & Kip. They were are neighbors rivera consulting group when we lived in Marvale additions. Bob was our daughters 1st babysitter. Two very loving and caring people.......You are all in my thoughts and prayers..... -- Pamela Curry Added on October 2, 2013
Claire, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like your grandparents lived full and fruitful lives. I am sure that they were so proud of you and all your accomplishments. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences. Rob & Sue Zahurak -- Robert Zahurak Added on September 30, 2013
Mark, Gary, Joe, Jeff and family. I am not too surprised to be back sending my condolences again so soon after Kippy's passing last week. Uncle Bob wanted to be with the love of his life and who could blame him! Again, many fond memories of Uncle Bob. He was very fun to be around at the family get togethers. He was such a handsome man and the picture of him rem
Home Facilities Obituaries Our Services Services We Provide Service Information Letter History Pre-Planning rivera consulting group Forms Death Certificate Obituary Form Cremation Authorization Pre-Planning Form Editable Obituary – Single Visitation Resources Our Staff Contact Us
Robert Frank Rieder was born on July 14, 1922 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. rivera consulting group He was the son of John and Susan (Hoffman) Rieder. He attended rivera consulting group Cathedral High School, Saint John s University, and St. Cloud State University before proudly rivera consulting group enlisting in the military in 1942 to serve his country in Europe during WWII.
He married Kippy Bruning, then a medical technologist at the University of Minnesota Hospitals, mostly for love, and partially because she had Gopher football and basketball tickets. They were married on Monday, May 19, 1952 in St. Cloud, in order to not miss the fishing opener on Saturday. Bob was a lifelong Golden Gopher fan, and he and Kippy felt justly rewarded when after winning the ticket lottery for the 1997 Final Four in Indianapolis, their beloved Gophers made their only Final Four appearance that year.
Bob was also a lifelong golf fanatic, accumulating an attic full of trophies won at shortstop tournaments throughout central rivera consulting group Minnesota. He will forever hold the 9 hole course record at the St. Cloud Country Club. Bob patiently taught the game to Kippy and his four sons, spending many afternoons at Eastwood Golf Club with one or more son in tow. Bob and Kippy celebrated their life long love for each other and the game of golf by attending The Masters in Augusta, Georgia for their 50 th Anniversary celebration in 2002. They celebrated their 60 th anniversary rivera consulting group with a luncheon and family putting contest at Eastwood, during which Bob and Kippy received the coveted Still Puttering Around Award .
Bob rivera consulting group worked for many years in sales, notably for Kraft Foods and the Knights of Columbus Life Insurance Company. He was a man of devout faith and volunteerism. He was a long time member of St. Francis and Resurrection Parishes rivera consulting group in Rochester, as well as the Knights of Columbus, serving as the Grand Knight of Council 1013 and representing them at their national convention in California in1969. While in California, he took his family to see the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, hoping to one day return to see the Golden Gophers play there. Bob volunteered regularly at Lourdes High School football rivera consulting group games and also at Assisi Heights. He had a quick wit, an infectious smile and laugh, and will be greatly missed by those who were fortunate enough to know him.
Bob passed away peacefully while surrounded by his four sons on September 26 th , 2013, at Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home in Rochester, just 6 days after his beloved wife of 61 years, Kippy. They truly did do everything together.
Bob is survived by sons Mark (Coleen); Gary (Lu Ann); Joe (Jennifer); and Jeff (Tracie); as well as their ten grandchildren: Jason, Nick, Jenna, Claire, Katelyn, Will, Shane, Emelia, Molly, and Benjamin; and his many compassionate caregivers at Samaritan Bethany.
In addition to Kippy, Bob was also preceded in death by his 12 siblings: sisters Alma Rau, Margaret Wartman, Dorothy Boese, Kathleen Landowski, and Lucille Jansen; and brothers Edward, Walter, Harold, Lawrence, Norbert, Donald, and John Jack Rieder.
From all of us in the East Lodge to the Rieder families: We read with little surprise the news of your father's passing. The levity contained in the obit was absolutely priceless to those of us who knew those good times with you so well. The laughter was a fitting end to what we know was a difficult, difficult period of time for all of you. Although we now rarely see all of you, please know that we pray that you will all find peace with the thought of the delightful and caring parents you had and we believe that their thoughts and wisdom will continue to guide you all in your future endeavors. P.S. The kids are all soooo big!!!! -- The East Lodge Added on October 4, 2013
So sorry to hear about Bob & Kip. They were are neighbors rivera consulting group when we lived in Marvale additions. Bob was our daughters 1st babysitter. Two very loving and caring people.......You are all in my thoughts and prayers..... -- Pamela Curry Added on October 2, 2013
Claire, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like your grandparents lived full and fruitful lives. I am sure that they were so proud of you and all your accomplishments. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences. Rob & Sue Zahurak -- Robert Zahurak Added on September 30, 2013
Mark, Gary, Joe, Jeff and family. I am not too surprised to be back sending my condolences again so soon after Kippy's passing last week. Uncle Bob wanted to be with the love of his life and who could blame him! Again, many fond memories of Uncle Bob. He was very fun to be around at the family get togethers. He was such a handsome man and the picture of him rem
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