Robert Frank Rieder
Friday, July 14, 1922
Date of Death:
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Age:
91 years old
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Friday, July 14, 1922
Date of Death:
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Age:
91 years old
Friday, July 14, 1922
Date of Death:
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Age:
91 years old
Robert Frank Rieder
Robert Frank Rieder was born on July 14, 1922 in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was the son of John and Susan (Hoffman) Rieder. He attended Cathedral High School, Saint John’s University, and St. Cloud State University before proudly 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 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 50th Anniversary celebration in 2002. They celebrated their 60th anniversary with a luncheon and family putting contest at Eastwood, during which Bob and Kippy received the coveted “Still Puttering Around Award”.
Bob 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 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 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 26th, 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.
Private family services will be held prior to interment at Calvary Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post 92.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Research, c/o Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12th Street SE, Rochester, MN 55904.
Condolences
The family of Robert Frank Rieder has received the following condolences.
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!!!!
So sorry to hear about Bob & Kip. They were are neighbors 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.....
Jeff and Tracy we were sorry to hear about the death of both of Jeff's parents. We pray that you would find comfort in
God's love and mercy. Please know that you are in our prayers and may God grant you the peace that you need during
this grieving time.
With deepest sympathy
Bob and Alberta Hobson
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
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 reminds me so much of both Grandpa John & Grandma Sue. Once again, Bill and I will be at the Gopher football homecoming game Saturday and this one will be in honor of Uncle Bob! Savor your memories of 2 wonderful parents and grandparents!
Your cousin, Dannielle Rieder Manthey (Norbert & Peggy's youngest)