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Alice Margaret Herren Rieken

Birth	:	13 Oct 1931 Amber, Jones County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Jun 2018 New Haven, Franklin County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Wayne Zion Cemetery, Jones County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1650009, -91.1825027
Description	:	Alice Rieken passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 after complications due to a fall earlier in the week. She died peacefully in the arms of her daughters and surrounded by her family’s love at New Haven, MO with the assistance of Hospice. She was the proud wife, over 63 years, of the late Rodney J. Rieken who passed on January 12, 2018; their former home was at 408 Bourbeuse Road in Union, MO. She is preceded in death by her husband, daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Roger Ratican, great granddaughter, Zoe Manhart, her parents, two sisters, Ruth (died in... Read More	Alice Rieken passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 after complications due to a fall earlier in the week. She died peacefully in the arms of her daughters and surrounded by her family’s love at New Haven, MO with the assistance of Hospice. She was the proud wife, over 63 years, of the late Rodney J. Rieken who passed on January 12, 2018; their former home was at 408 Bourbeuse Road in Union, MO. She is preceded in death by her husband, daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Roger Ratican, great granddaughter, Zoe Manhart, her parents, two sisters, Ruth (died in childhood) and El Verna Bergen. Daughters, Annie, Lynn and Christine, their spouses, a sister Betty Adams (Coralville, Iowa), 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, survive Alice. Alice was born at home in Amber (near Anamosa), Iowa on October 13, 1931, fourth daughter to George H. and Hannah M. Herren (nee Otten). She received her Christian education and confirmation at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Anamosa. Formative in her youth were Louis (Louie) and Matilda (Mate) Zimmerman; rural Jones County neighbors who became surrogate parents to Alice providing guidance and love throughout their respective lives Alice’s standard of excellence won her honors at her graduation in 1949 from Anamosa High School where she had participated as drum majorette. Upon graduation, Alice pursued secondary education in Omaha, NE, which initiated her research career and ultimately brought her back to laboratory analysis, working for Quaker Oats in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was independent and self-supportive for the six years leading up to her marriage to Rod. Alice and Rod met at a country-dance, and developed a pen pal relationship throughout Rod’s tour in Korea. Upon return from Korea, they continued to date for a short while before their wedding in Rod’s home church on November 26, 1954 at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church, Monticello, Iowa. During their early-married life, Alice supported Rod’s return to school at the University of Iowa. Two daughters were born during this time, Annie M. Rieken (Dave Van Lieshout) of rural Monroe County Illinois and Ruth L. Ratican (Roger), formerly of Fullerton, CA. Following Rod’s career path to Kansas City, Kansas third daughter, Lynn K. Boresi (Glennon) of Union, MO was born. Frequent moves were necessary in Rod’s business career goals, then, in 1966, Rod accepted a position with the Department of the Army relocating to St. Louis, Missouri. The family moved to rural Wentzville (near St. Louis) where Alice often acted as a single parent during Rod’s extended TDY assignments abroad to include Viet Nam during the de-escalation period. It was during these twelve years in their country home, that the family embraced another member who began as a neighbor and friend—their fourth daughter, Christine (Bob Winchester, Union). Alice resumed her laboratory research talents participating in, amongst other research, developing a polymer paper coating derived from soybean resin, part of Ralston’s Project 900. She determined to return to school to advance her career options and received her undergraduate degree in secondary education from Font Bonne College in 1974. In 1977, they purchased a restoration district townhouse near Soulard in St. Louis, which they subsequently renovated. Then in 1983, in fulfilment of a lifelong dream, they accepted a three-year assignment abroad. They relocated to Zweibrucken, Germany, and spent most of their free time exploring Europe. While in Germany, Alice found employment with the Department of the Army, too. The couple both continued to work for the Department of the Army upon their return to St. Louis in 1986. Alice won a training and internship program through the Civil Service and earned a Master’s degree in safety management from Oberlin University in Ohio, being then promoted to OSHA Safety Specialist for the Department of the Army. The couple relocated to New Jersey for several years until their retirement. Alice co-managed the safety garrison for several east coast military compounds to include home base Fort Monmouth. Upon their retirement in 1996, taking advantage of their large, downtown townhouse, the couple launched Park Avenue Bed and Breakfast which they operated for the next seven years, earning a reputation as one of the most elegant in the City. They moved to Kirksville, MO in 2003, after selling their business and property, and determined to try their interest in property development. They returned to Union in 2013 to be nearer to their family. In the 40 +-years of Alice and Rod’s life journey between Wentzville, St. Louis, New Jersey, Europe back to St. Louis, Kirksville and finally Union, MO the relationship with their fourth daughter, Christine, had yet to be legally solemnized as an authoritative adoption. All members determined to make it formal and in March of 2014, Alice and Rod became the oldest adoptive couple in Missouri at the age of 83 years young. Twenty-one and growing additional family members, officially brought into the family with this adoption, enrich and broaden the family circle. The adoption was the delight of Alice’s life. Alice, often credited as being the brains behind the adventures, was a most brilliant and talented woman, ahead of her time in many regards. She was an exceptionally gifted individual who had to surmount many obstacles throughout her life. There was very little she could not undertake or accomplish. Bravery and resourcefulness was a family credo she sought to instill her daughters. Through times of plenty and times of want her provision was stellar. She rose from a two-room stone cottage without amenities to climbing the first tier of the Matterhorn, in Switzerland. The most important attribute Alice passes on is that of her faith in God. Her final prayer states her sentiment about her passionate love of this family, “Thank you God for making me a tiny part of something so good.” The Missouri funeral will be held Wednesday, June 6, 10:00 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Union, Missouri with burial comital Thursday, June 7, 9:00 AM Wayne Zion Lutheran Church, Monticello, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to Children’s Advocacy (CASA), 301 East State Street, Union, MO 63084

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Where is Alice Margaret Herren Rieken's memorial?
Alice Margaret Herren Rieken's memorial is located at: Wayne Zion Cemetery, Jones County, USA.
When did Alice Margaret Herren Rieken death?
Alice Margaret Herren Rieken death on 1 Jun 2018 in New Haven, Franklin County, Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 42.1650009
Longitude: -91.1825027

Family Members:

Parent

Hannah Margaret Otten Kueltz

(1907 - 1990)

Spouse

Rodney J “Rod” Rieken

(1931 - 2018)

Siblings

ElVerna Engle Herren Bergen

(1926 - 2000)

Ruth Grace Herren

(1928 - 1929)

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Herren Adams

(1929 - 2021)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wayne Zion Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1650009, -91.1825027

2. Kiburz Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1758003, -91.1513977

3. Zimmerman Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1758003, -91.1496964

4. Amber Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1300011, -91.1781006

5. Four Horn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1594009, -91.1307983

6. Edinburg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1342010, -91.1374969

7. Midland Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1213989, -91.2022018

8. Langworthy Cemetery
Langworthy, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1878014, -91.2380981

9. Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2079200, -91.1420500

10. Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2322006, -91.1761017

11. Grand Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2369690, -91.1922590

12. Chestnut Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2382940, -91.1924700

13. Antioch Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0850400, -91.2107100

14. Hazel Green Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0853004, -91.1508026

15. Scotch Grove Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1657982, -91.0635986

16. Cass Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1684500, -91.3102700

17. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

18. East Monticello Cemetery
East Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

19. Holy Cross Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1150017, -91.2956009

20. North Madison Pioneers Cemetery
Center Junction, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1099790, -91.0640000

21. Riverside Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1032982, -91.2975006

22. Anamosa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1122017, -91.3082962

23. Glenn Cemetery
Jackson, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0583410, -91.1416920

24. Johnsontown Cemetery
Onslow, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1458015, -91.0346985