Rieth, Francis J ., 30 Sept 1976 CL
Francis Joseph Rieth died Thursday afternoon, Sept 30, 1976, at Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane after a two-week hospitalization there.
He was born June 3, 1888, in Pendleton, OR and came to Harrington-Sprague area in his early teens. He lived here the remainder of his life, operating the family farm until his retirement. He married Gertha Looney on Sept 6, 1910. She preceded him in death in 1965. In 1967 he married Cecilia Stone, widow of the late Robert Stone. Mr. Rieth served his community in many ways. As school director he was instrumental in obtaining the indoor swimming pool and he served for 8 years as mayor of Harrington. He was one of the founding directors of the United Grain Growers.
He is survived by his wife, Cecilia, at the home; a son, Robert, who now operates the family farm; daughters Louise Smith (Mrs. Lester), Davenport; Lucile Richardson (Mrs. Wm), Bellingham, WA; Bernice Harmon (Mrs. Kenneth), Hope, ID; Mary Guske (Mrs. Elmer), Moscow, ID; two step-children, Paula Reed (Mrs. George), San Carlos, CA, and Robert Stone, Ellicott City, MD; 16 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. A rosary service was conducted Oct 4 and last rites were held Tuesday morning at the St Francis Catholic church with the Rev Anton Flour officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington. (Citizen-7 Oct 1976)
Francis Joseph Rieth died Thursday afternoon, Sept 30, 1976, at Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane after a two-week hospitalization there.
He was born June 3, 1888, in Pendleton, OR and came to Harrington-Sprague area in his early teens. He lived here the remainder of his life, operating the family farm until his retirement. He married Gertha Looney on Sept 6, 1910. She preceded him in death in 1965. In 1967 he married Cecilia Stone, widow of the late Robert Stone. Mr. Rieth served his community in many ways. As school director he was instrumental in obtaining the indoor swimming pool and he served for 8 years as mayor of Harrington. He was one of the founding directors of the United Grain Growers.
He is survived by his wife, Cecilia, at the home; a son, Robert, who now operates the family farm; daughters Louise Smith (Mrs. Lester), Davenport; Lucile Richardson (Mrs. Wm), Bellingham, WA; Bernice Harmon (Mrs. Kenneth), Hope, ID; Mary Guske (Mrs. Elmer), Moscow, ID; two step-children, Paula Reed (Mrs. George), San Carlos, CA, and Robert Stone, Ellicott City, MD; 16 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. A rosary service was conducted Oct 4 and last rites were held Tuesday morning at the St Francis Catholic church with the Rev Anton Flour officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington. (Citizen-7 Oct 1976)
Rieth, Francis J ., 30 Sept 1976 CL
Francis Joseph Rieth died Thursday afternoon, Sept 30, 1976, at Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane after a two-week hospitalization there.
He was born June 3, 1888, in Pendleton, OR and came to Harrington-Sprague area in his early teens. He lived here the remainder of his life, operating the family farm until his retirement. He married Gertha Looney on Sept 6, 1910. She preceded him in death in 1965. In 1967 he married Cecilia Stone, widow of the late Robert Stone. Mr. Rieth served his community in many ways. As school director he was instrumental in obtaining the indoor swimming pool and he served for 8 years as mayor of Harrington. He was one of the founding directors of the United Grain Growers.
He is survived by his wife, Cecilia, at the home; a son, Robert, who now operates the family farm; daughters Louise Smith (Mrs. Lester), Davenport; Lucile Richardson (Mrs. Wm), Bellingham, WA; Bernice Harmon (Mrs. Kenneth), Hope, ID; Mary Guske (Mrs. Elmer), Moscow, ID; two step-children, Paula Reed (Mrs. George), San Carlos, CA, and Robert Stone, Ellicott City, MD; 16 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. A rosary service was conducted Oct 4 and last rites were held Tuesday morning at the St Francis Catholic church with the Rev Anton Flour officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington. (Citizen-7 Oct 1976)
Francis Joseph Rieth died Thursday afternoon, Sept 30, 1976, at Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane after a two-week hospitalization there.
He was born June 3, 1888, in Pendleton, OR and came to Harrington-Sprague area in his early teens. He lived here the remainder of his life, operating the family farm until his retirement. He married Gertha Looney on Sept 6, 1910. She preceded him in death in 1965. In 1967 he married Cecilia Stone, widow of the late Robert Stone. Mr. Rieth served his community in many ways. As school director he was instrumental in obtaining the indoor swimming pool and he served for 8 years as mayor of Harrington. He was one of the founding directors of the United Grain Growers.
He is survived by his wife, Cecilia, at the home; a son, Robert, who now operates the family farm; daughters Louise Smith (Mrs. Lester), Davenport; Lucile Richardson (Mrs. Wm), Bellingham, WA; Bernice Harmon (Mrs. Kenneth), Hope, ID; Mary Guske (Mrs. Elmer), Moscow, ID; two step-children, Paula Reed (Mrs. George), San Carlos, CA, and Robert Stone, Ellicott City, MD; 16 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. A rosary service was conducted Oct 4 and last rites were held Tuesday morning at the St Francis Catholic church with the Rev Anton Flour officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington. (Citizen-7 Oct 1976)
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