Obituary of Irvin Riedemann

Irvin Edward Riedemann, the son of Edward and Louise (Zinn) Riedemann, was born at Hartley, IA on March 17, 1917. His childhood years were spent in the rural Hartley area where he attended country school. On September 1, 1946, Irvin was united in marriage to Billie Gathman in Hartley, IA. To this union four daughters were born: Stephanie, Deborah, Christine and Paula. Following their marriage the couple farmed around the Hartley area and finally settled on a farm south of Hartley. Irvin was active in farming, hauling livestock and grain for local farmers. He had a passion for horses especially draft horses; they kept him happy in his farming days. Billie passed away on April 3, 2008. Irvin moved off the farm and lived at the Prairie View Nursing Home in Sanborn the past four years; he passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at the age of 94 at the Spencer Hospital. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hartley. Irvin was a member of a local Harness Club and enjoyed working his horses at various events. In 1990 he and Billie were named King and Queen of the Thresher’s Bee. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Billie; an infant sister; and a son-in-law Bill Rogister. Irvin is survived by his four daughters: Stephanie Dittberner of Omaha, NE, Debbie Rogister of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, Christine (Craig) Kolb of Hartley, IA, and Paula (Bill) Herbes of Sparta, NJ; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Celebration of Life Irvin E. Riedemann Born ~ March 17, 1917 Died ~ August 11, 2011 Age ~ 94 years 4 months 24 days Funeral Service Monday, August 15, 2011 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Hartley, Iowa Clergy ~ Rev. David Ericksen Organist ~ Donna Ahlers Congregational Singing Processional ~ “Just As I Am” P. 570 “I’m But A Stranger Here” P. 748 “How Great Thou Art” P. 80 Recessional ~ “In The Garden” (Insert) Pallbearers Chad Dittberner Jason Dittberner Kyle Kolb Ian Kolb Kelly Johnson Karl Riedemann Honorary Pallbearers Kashia (Kolb) Nolin Stacy Kolb Katherine Herbes Elisha Herbes Cassandra Herbes Nancy (Riedemann ) Kolb Ushers Orville Taylor ~ Ervin Harders Interment Pleasant View Cemetery Hartley, Iowa