Jerome Riedl

There will be a parish prayer service at 6:45pm Friday at the funeral home. Jerome Reggie R. Riedl, 77, of Sleepy Eye, MN died on Monday, March 22, 2010 at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, MN. Jerome Reggie Regimbal Riedl was born on October 23, 1932 to Dr. F. Jerome Dorothy E. (Regimbal) Riedl. He grew up in Sleepy Eye and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1950. He entered the U.S. Navy after graduation for three years. He then attended St. Thomas College of St. Paul and finished with a degree in sociology. Reggie returned to Sleepy Eye to work at St. Mary's Credit Union under his father. He retired after 45 years of service as manager. Reggie was a member of St. Mary's Church and a lifetime member of the VFW. He served on the Sleepy Eye Utilities Commission and Police Commission for 20 years. He has awarded scholarships every year to two seniors at St. Mary's High School. Reggie loved to garden, read, watch the history channel, be with family and friends and play with his two schnauzers, Fritz and Hunz. He is leaving behind his friend, lover, caregiver, fiance' Carol Tessmer. He is survived by fiance', Carol Tessmer of Sleepy Eye and relatives, Roger Regimbal Family of Stephen, MN and Thomas Regimbal Family of Flint, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents.