Mr. Marvin D. "Pete" Riesberg's Obituary
Mr. Marvin D. Riesberg, age 70, passed away Friday, April 14, 2006. He was born January 1, 1936, to Elmer and Margaret (McKrill) Riesberg in Moorland Township, Ravenna and lived most of his life in the Muskegon area. Mr. Riesberg had worked at S.D. Warren prior to his retirement in 1975. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. On October 25, 1958, he married the former Janet Baranowski and she survives him along with 3 sons, Kevin (Lorraine) Riesberg of Grand Haven, Randy (Marianne) Riesberg of Hudsonville, Staff Sgt. Danny (Jill) Riesberg, U.S. Marine Corps, San Diego, CA; 3 daughters, Rhonda Rogers of Fruitport, Lori (Terry) Novak of Hartford, SD, and Jill Riesberg (Otanyo Crosby) of Muskegon; 10 grandchildren, Jasen Riesberg of Grand Haven, Janene (Kristopher) Chauvez of Muskegon, Benjamin, Katie, Amy Rogers of Fruitport, Zane Crosby of Muskegon, Mindy, Eric Novak of Hartford, SD, Halsey and Brody Riesberg of San Diego, CA; and 2 great-grandchildren, Kaelin and Klaire Chauvez of Muskegon; 1 brother, Gene Riesberg and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Riesberg was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Allen Riesberg and Paul Riesberg and 2 sisters, Mary Davidson and Margaret Larson. VISITATION will be 2-4 and 6-8PM Tuesday at
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
231-726-5210
The FUNERAL MASS will be celebrated at 11AM on Wednesday at St. Thomas the Apostle Church with Rev. Fr. Michael Olsen officiating. INTERMENT will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Ravenna. MEMORIALS may be made in Mr. Riesberg’s name to Hospice of Muskegon-Oceana or the American Diabetes Association. Share memories with the family at their Online Guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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