WESLEY RIEKE

Wesley Rieke

January 16, 1930-October 13, 2021

Wesley Rieke, age 91, of Fairfax, MN passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, MN.

Private Family Memorial Service will be Friday, October 22, 2021, at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. The Public is invited to the Graveside Service, Friday, October 22, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Cairo Township, Renville County, Minnesota. Military Honors by the Fairfax Honor Guard.

Wesley Ray Rieke was born on January 16, 1930, in Cairo Township, Renville County, MN. He was the son of Clarence and Mildred (Grams) Rieke. Wesley was baptized as an infant at his home and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Ridgely Lutheran Church. He received his education at country school District #26.

On February 27, 1953, Wesley entered active military service and served his country in the United States Army. He was Honorably Discharged on February 24, 1955.

On July 5, 1958, Wesley was united in marriage to Dorothy Thompson at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Cairo Township. This union was blessed with two children, Laurel and Greg. Wesley and Dorothy shared 57 years of marriage when Dorothy passed away on November 21, 2015.

Wesley was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfax where he served on different church boards and was active in the churches different activities.

Wesley enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, watching the Vikings and Twins and loved his polka music. Spending time at their cabin with family and friends was a very special time for them.

When he needed assistance with his daily care, Wesley became a resident of Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson on March 23, 2018.

Wesley is survived by his children, Laurel Yeager of Chaska, MN and Greg (Helen) Rieke of Lake Park, MN; grandchildren, Emily Yeager, Nathan Yeager, Adrian (Julie Sivertson), De’Angleo (Mackenzie) and Kayla Rieke; great-grandchildren, Claire and Ben; sisters, Irene Rieke of Hutchinson, MN and Violet Rosenau of Hutchinson, MN; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mildred; wife, Dorothy; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Paul Scott; and brother-in-law, Ronald Rosenau.

Arrangements by Hauser-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Fairfax, MN. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com