HENRY B. RIEGER

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HENRY B. RIEGER It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Henry B. Rieger of Steinbach on January 31, 2003 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg at the age of 80. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Sheryl (Gerry) Weiss, Winnipeg, Marleen (Berny) Hiebert, Steinbach and Jeananne (Harvey) Kehler, Red Deer, AB; son Raymond (Darlene) Rieger, Steinbach; grandchildren, Joel (Margaret) Weiss, Saskatoon, SK, Matthew Weiss and Karla Weiss, Winnipeg, Jared (Tanya) Hiebert, Sexsmith, AB, Dana (Mark) Loewen, Steinbach, Bradley Kehler, Red Deer, Brian (Chantel) Kehler, Blackfalds, AB, Janaya Rieger and Camryn Rieger, Steinbach; great-grandchildren, Meagan and Joshua Hiebert and Alexandra and Miles Loewen; two brothers, Sebastian (Tien) and Simon; and one sister Nora Rieger all of Steinbach; as well as extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Olive Pearl (Hoey) in 2001, his parents, Sebastian and Eva Rieger; sisters, Anna Rieger and Minna Eidse. He was born on February 15, 1922 and raised in Steinbach where he received his education. After high school, he began working for his father who was a merchant tailor and mens clothier. This prepared him for his lifelong occupation in the mens wear business, Rieger Clothing Ltd., where he was co-owner with his brother Sebastian, and later owner. In 1943 to 1946 he left his father briefly and worked as an orderly at the Selkirk Mental Hospital where he met Olive, a nurse and coworker. They were married shortly after the war in December of 1945, settling in Steinbach, having rejoined his father in the clothing business. He was baptized in 1939, on confession of his faith, thereafter joining the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church (now Cornerstone Bible Church), Steinbach, of which he remained a member, serving faithfully in various capacities including leader of young mens prayer meeting, Sunday School teacher, quartet and choir member, Boys Brigade leader and council member. He also served in the community supervising at the skating rink when his children were young, on the Chamber of Commerce Board and later with 55 Plus. Our dad, a tailor by trade, took great care in his work. His creativity was also evident in woodworking and carving projects, many of which are enjoyed by his family. He also enjoyed planting the many shrubs and trees that beautified his yard, as well as family vacations, travelling, and listening to his collection of music. We held Dad in high regard and deeply respected the values he taught us. His kindness and devotion to his family and friends will be forever cherished. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cornerstone Bible Church, Steinbach (corner of Reimer Avenue and First Street). Viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 4 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Loewen Funeral Chapel, Steinbach and at the church prior to the service. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan. Arrangements entrusted to Loewen Funeral Chapel.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 03, 2003