Loretta M Riley (nee Huiras), 94, of West Bend passed away on November 12, 2011 at Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born April 27, 1917 to Peter and Susan (Calteaux) Huiras on a farm near Fredonia. At an early age she moved with her parents to Random Lake. On June 5, 1937 she married Melvin Riley. He preceded her in death on March 24, 1992. They made their home in Boltonville until moving to West Bend in 1965. She worked in downtown West Bend in retail sales for many years, retiring from Sager's Men's Apparel. She enjoyed her flower gardens, golfing and their trips to Florida during the winter months.
Those Loretta leaves behind to cherish her memory are her daughter, Patricia (James) Dorn of Kewaskum; her grandchildren, Tracy (Donn) Powers, Tim (Karin) Wierman, Tari Schulte, Tony (Sue) Wierman, Tricia Crespin, Tia Wierman, Melissa (John) Dorn Richards, Michael Dorn (special friend Erica); 24 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her sisters-in-law, Irene Gahagen of Fond du Lac, and Doris Riley of Gainesville, FL. nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents Loretta was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law Sandra and Douglas Wierman, a grandson Todd Wierman, 1 sister and 3 brothers.
A Mass of Christian Burial in remembrance of Loretta will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 11:00 am at Holy Angels Catholic Church (138 N. 8th Ave. West Bend). Rev. Gerald Brittain will preside and burial will follow in Holy Angels Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday at the church from 10:00 am until the time of service.
Memorials to the charity of your choice are appreciated by the family.
The family extends there appreciation to River Way Place, Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation, and Cedar Hospice for their care and kindness.