Frank E. Riese

(1901-1975)

Member #19

Rock River Thresheree Class of 1964

MONTICELLO -- Frank E. Riese, 74, Monticello, one of the organizers and longtime exhibitor at the Rock River Threshermens Association annual Thresheree near Janesville, died Monday at St. Claire Hospital, Monroe.

He was a lifelong Monticello area resident and owned Riese Pump and Repair Service until retiring in 1963.

His wife, the former Ardys Wallon, died in 1974.

Survivors include a son, Edward A., Monticello; three grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters.

Services are at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Zwingli United Church of Christ, with burial in Highland Cemetery.

Friends may call after 7 p.m. Thursday at the church Memorial Lounge.

Voegeli Funeral Service, Monroe, is in charge of arrangements.

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