Obituaries: Rieger

Posted on June 12, 2017

Andy Rieger

Andy Rieger, 70, of Forrest, Ill. passed away at 9:36 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Apostolic Christian Church in Forrest with ministers of the church officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 11 at Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Forrest and on Monday, from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial will follow services at Forrest Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fairview Haven Retirement Community in Fairbury, Ill.

Andy was born on March 18, 1947 in Fairbury, Ill. a son of Richard R. and Marian (Meister) Rieger.

He is survived by his siblings: Dick Rieger, Mary Bradley, Tom Rieger, and Matilda “Til” (Harry) Johnson all of Forrest; one sister-in-law: Diane Rieger of Fairbury; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ron; and one brother-in-law, Daniel Bradley.

Andy was from Forrest all his life, graduating from Forrest-Strawn-Wing in 1965. He was a farmer all his life.

He was one of the longest living kidney transplant receivers at 46 years. Andy enjoyed spending time with his family and friends outdoors. He will be greatly missed.

This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at calvertmemorial.com.

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