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Eleanor E. Rieke Navis

Birth	:	17 Aug 1922 Republic County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	29 Mar 2015 Belleville, Republic County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Chester Cemetery, Chester, Thayer County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.0228004, -97.6121979
Plot	:	Block 16, Lot 9, Grave 2
Description	:	Eleanor was born August 17, 1922 to George Alfred & Maude (Childs) Rieke on the farm that her great-grandfather Gaylord Childs’ homesteaded in Republic County. She Attended Liberty Center school through the 8th grade and then attended and graduated from Chester High School. Upon graduation Eleanor took some additional classes that prepared her for teaching, which she did for several years in various rural schools. On January 17, 1947 she married the love of her life, William Ivan Navis. Three sons were born to this union, John Michael, William Layne, and Joel Anthony. Eleanor was taught from an early age... Read More	Eleanor was born August 17, 1922 to George Alfred & Maude (Childs) Rieke on the farm that her great-grandfather Gaylord Childs’ homesteaded in Republic County. She Attended Liberty Center school through the 8th grade and then attended and graduated from Chester High School. Upon graduation Eleanor took some additional classes that prepared her for teaching, which she did for several years in various rural schools. On January 17, 1947 she married the love of her life, William Ivan Navis. Three sons were born to this union, John Michael, William Layne, and Joel Anthony. Eleanor was taught from an early age about Jesus benefitting from a strong family Christian heritage. She believed in Him as her Savior and took measures grow in her faith as well as help others grow in theirs. In 1947 Eleanor joined the Chester United Methodist Church and was active in U.M.W., teaching Sunday school, VBS, and in later years became a leader of Stonecraft Bible Studies. Eleanor enjoyed activities that involved her sons so she became a den mother for the cub scouts helped them with their music, art and other interests. When time allowed Eleanor especially enjoyed reading, playing the piano, art, flower gardening and studying her Bible. But most of all she cherished spending time with her family and you, her friends. After living this full and faithful life for over 92 years she moved from her home in Belleville to her home in heaven Sunday night, March 29, 2015. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband Bill, grandson Elliott, parents George & Maude Rieke, sisters Esther Moxham and Marjorie Dugger, Sister-in-Law Mary Hill, Brother-in-laws Dale Moxham, Victor Dugger & Everett Hill. Surviving Eleanor are her sons John (Christina) Omaha NE, William “Bill” (Christine) Belleville and Joel (Dawn) Seward NE, grandchildren Corbin, Megan, Natalie, & Garrett, 2 brothers Duane (Marilyn) and Zachariah (Gail) as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Charitable donations may be made in Eleanor's memory to the following organizations: Samaritans Purse The Church

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Where is Eleanor E. Rieke Navis's memorial?
Eleanor E. Rieke Navis's memorial is located at: Chester Cemetery, Chester, Thayer County, USA.
When did Eleanor E. Rieke Navis death?
Eleanor E. Rieke Navis death on 29 Mar 2015 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Eleanor E. Rieke Navis's memorial?
Latitude: 40.0228004
Longitude: -97.6121979

Family Members:

Parent

George Alfred Rieke

(1895 - 1958)

Maude Childs Rieke

(1897 - 1984)

Spouse

William Ivan Navis

(1919 - 2003)

Siblings

Keith W. Rieke

(1918 - 1918)

Marjorie E Rieke Dugger

(1926 - 2014)

Duane Lee Rieke

(1927 - 2015)

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Coordinate: 40.0228004, -97.6121979

2. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
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8. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0161500, -97.7646000

14. Ida Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9375000, -97.5000000

15. Spring Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8996500, -97.6270900

16. Maple Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9728012, -97.4550018

17. Washington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9510994, -97.7624969

18. Williams Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0321999, -97.4349976

19. Saint Josaphats Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8993988, -97.6903000

20. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9002550, -97.5311280

21. King David Fisher Gravesite
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Coordinate: 40.1509440, -97.5438060

22. Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery
Byron, Thayer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0307670, -97.8018200

23. Letterman Cemetery
Deshler, Thayer County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1614500, -97.6708000

24. Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.1464005, -97.7142029