Daniel Riha
May 30, 1937 ~ October 18, 2012
Daniel M. Riha age 75 of Waucoma, Iowa died Thursday morning, October 18, 2012, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 22, 2012, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waucoma with Rev. Nick March officiating. Lectors for the service will be David Riha, Marilyn Garvey and Barbara Stegemann. Mass servers will be John Brannon, Patrick Riha and Florian Langreck. Eucharist Ministers are Francis Riha, Barbara Jirak, Craig Hosting and Theresa Ryan. Presenting the offertory gifts will be Lori Fisher and Mary Pat Williams. Organist will be Mary Dietzenbach accompanying the St. Mary's Choir.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waucoma with Lisa McEnaney, David Rausch, JoEllen Bridgewater, Peter Heying, Daniel John Riha, Roger Croatt and Jerry Jirak as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 3 - 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 21st at St. Mary's Church in Waucoma, where there will be a 3:00 p.m. Rosary. Further visitation continues one hour prior to the Mass, Monday at the church.
Funeral arrangements are with Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton.
Daniel Michael Riha was born May 30, 1937, in Hawkeye, IA, the son of Frank and Mary (Franzen) Riha. He received his education at St. Mary’s Grade School in Waucoma and then attended the Waucoma High School. On June 18, 1960, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waucoma, he married Shirley Wichman. To this union three sons were born. Dan owned two milk trucks, picking up can milk in the Waucoma area, until 1976. Dan then began selling Moorman Feed and was a substitute bus driver for the Turkey Valley School District. In 1977, he started driving truck for United Building Center in West Union and a year later began helping in the New Hampton UBC. He retired in 2006.
Dan was a long time commissioned Town Marshall for the city of Waucoma, an active 4-H leader, and a fifty year member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. He had a passion for collecting toys. He was an active member at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Waucoma, having taught religion, serving on the Parish Council, the Parish Finance Committee and served Mass for funerals. He will be dearly missed by family and friends alike.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Shirley; three sons, Mike (Maggie) Riha of Woodbridge, Virginia, Mark (Susan) Riha of Altus, OK and Myron (Debbie) Riha of Sedalia, MO; three grandchildren, Steven Riha, Michelle Harris and Merlenda Harris; one great-grandchild, Geroge Michael; his mother-in-law; Clara Wichman of New Hampton; two brothers, Leonard (Millie) Riha of Madison, WI, Francis (Jeannie) Riha of Waucoma; one sister, Barbara (Jim) Jirak of Little Turkey; his in-laws, Verena Croatt of West Union, Agnes Riha of Decorah and Mary Riha of Cresco; brother-in-law, Gary (Sally) Wichman of Gilbertville, IA; sister-in-laws, Judy (Ed) Heying of Chandler, AZ, Joyce (Steve) Kuennen of Waucoma, IA, Harriet (Ron) Dabler of Marion, IA and Beverly (Leon) Heying of Lexington, SC.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, James Croatt, Edward Riha and Matthias Riha; two sisters, Loretta Rausch and Angela Brannon; father-in-law, Clarence Wichman; three brothers-in-law, Alex Rausch, William Brannon and Dale Wichman.
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I am so sorry. I only found out today. I loved Dan like my own father. Will always be thinking of him. Abbie Turner
Shirley & family, You are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve over the loss of someone so special. May God welcome Dan with open arms and hold your family close during this difficult time. Amanda (Babcock) Rockow
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Shirley & family, Our condolences on the loss of your husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Catherine Miller & Nicholas Bruess.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
My thoughts and prayers with you and your family, Shirley. May God give you peace and blessings of lovely memories in this difficult time.
We are with you in thought and prayer Shirley and family. Always enjoyed visiting with you both. Sincerely Alden and Marie Panos
Laura (Kriener) Goldberg lit a candle in memory of Daniel Riha
I am truly saddened to hear about Dan’s passing. My deepest condolences to Dan’s family through this difficult time. I have great memories of Dan as part of my childhood memories growing up and those will continue to stay with me. I’m sending out a big hug to Shirly because I’m not able to be there to give that to her in person.
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Shirley and family, so sorry to hear about Dan. You all have our deepest condolences and in our prayers. Mark and Jean (Winter) Hover Family
Shirley and family, would like to extend my deepest sympathy to all of you at the passing of Dan. Please know, that I will keep you all in thought and prayer. Be assured that Dan has received the gift that God wants for us all, that’s Eternal Life. Always enjoyed those visits at the Wichman and Andera get togethers. Paul Schaefer
Shirley and family. So sorry to hear about Dan. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Shirley — We were so surprised and shocked when I saw Dan’s obituary in the paper today. You and your family are in our prayers. ~~Barbara and Mike Jenn
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Shirley, we were sorry to read about Dan’s death. We are praying for you and for your family. Don & Mary
Shirley: I was so saddened to read about your beloved Dan. I remember fondly the many visits we had when you and Dan came to the nursing home to visit family and friends, including my father. Dad always enjoyed Dans’ visits; I can only imagine the ‘heavenly’ visits they are having now. Many thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
Shirley and family, sending our heart felt sympathey to you today. Dan was so kind and caring to every one. His devotion to his religion God will have a great person in heaven with him. Sending prayers, thoughts to you Shirley and your family at this time. Walt and Joyce Mrachek
Shirley you have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are also with you, May God Bless You and Your Family. Diane
Shirley and family, we want to extend our Deepest Sympathy to for the loss of your loved one. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May God Bless you and your family. Lyn and Chris Bruns and Jack Meissen
Shirley, my condolences to you and your family. It was a shock when Don brough home a copy of Dan’s death notice. I will be 75 soon – reminds me of my own mortality. May God give you strength to cope with your loss. Elaine Kout
Our sincere sympathy. Marv and Steph Lechtenberg and family.
Shirley and family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Danny was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. god Bless you and your family. Paul and Gloria Wagner
Shirley and family. My deepest sympathy to all of you. I often saw you at Mass at St. Joseph’s in New Hampton or sometimes in business places in New Hampton. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless…Mary Wegner, New Hampton.
Shirley, Mike, Mark & Myron: You have our deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband and father. Dan was special and one-of-a-kind. We knew that every time we visited Iowa, the light was always on and we had a place to stay. Not only did you take care of all of us, you looked out for our parents as well. We can never repay your kindness, but it’s nice to know that we will have a welcoming committee in heaven for the future. Much love to you all during this difficult time. The Brannon Family (Georgann, Glenn, Colleen, John, King, Barbara, Ann, Mike, Mary & Tom
Shirley, Thinking of you and your family in this time of need. Our deepest sympathy, Dan, Kelly, Riley and Shaylee
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shirley ,our family sends u our deepest sympathy,jess ,lori ,nicole ,amy ,aaron ,kaitlyn schroeder
Shirley, Our family sends our deepest sympathy to you and yours. Allan & Teresa Kurash & Ashley
May God watch over your family during your time of need. With our sincere sympathy. Kurt, Carrie, Benjamin, Mauranda, Kanin
We are so very sorry for your loss Shirley. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mark, Nena, Macey, Jensen and Elli
We are sorry to hear of Daniel’s death. We will keep him and you Shirley and your family in our prayers. Stan and Ginny Laures
Shirley and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss– Love, Mike, Connie Derek and Luke
Shirley, Michael, Mark, and Myron, I was so shocked to read about Danny this evening. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Praying the Lord will give you strength, watch over you, and guide you in the difficult days ahead. Hold the many joyous memories of Dan close to your heart. Love, Jeff and Pat Sommerlot
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in our prayers.
Shirley, Mike, Mark & Myron, So sorry for your loss. Danny is now at peace and no longer suffering. May the Good Lord have mercy on his soul and all the souls fof the faithfully departed.
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Shirley, So sorry to hear of your loss—we are keeping Dan and you in our prayers. Bob & Kathy Arens
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Shirley and family — We would like to extend our sympathy to you on the loss of your husband and father. Jack & Verna
Shirley and family- We are thinking of you in this difficult time. Jamie, Jill, Taylor and Jocelynn DeSloover
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Shirley and Family- Thinking of you at this sad time..wishing you peace in the days to come! Clair & Sheri