Gary Lee Riedesel, age 79, of Eldridge and formerly of Bennett, passed away suddenly at his farm on Monday April 11, 2022. Funeral services were on Tuesday April 19, at 10:30 a.m. at Peace United Church of Christ in Bennett with Rev. Scott Meyer officiating. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. at the church on Monday April 18. Burial was at Inland Cemetery.
Gary was born May 12, 1942, in Davenport to Harold and Luverna Conrad Riedesel. He married Marylin Schwien on March 21, 1964, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Clarence.
Survivors include his wife Marylin; daughter Laura (Greg) Pfab of Granger; son Mark (Rachel) of Long Grove; granddaughters MiKayla and Kirsten Pfab and Nora Riedesel; grandson Avery Riedesel; and brother Dean (Elizabeth) of Ames.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Gary worked for 32 years at John Deere Davenport Works and also had a lifelong passion for farming. He enjoyed his cattle and sheep, watching the deer, his pond, and giving the grandkids rides in the “buggy.”
Chapman Funeral Home has Gary and his family in their care. Memories and condolences may be left at www.chapmanfh.com.
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