Marijane Riefe, 90, of Davenport, passed away in the presence of family Tuesday, June 16, 2015, in Davenport, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 22, 2015, from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Runge Mortuary. Private family services will be at a later time. Entombment will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to St. John’s United Methodist Church, Davenport; Davenport YMCA;
or Wycliffe Bible Translators (https://www.wycliffe.org/partner/tlalb). Marijane was born September 27, 1924, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of W. E.J. and Dorothy (Brown) Purvis. She was united in marriage to Delmar Orval Riefe on October 11, 1947, in Davenport, Iowa. He preceded her in death on April 5, 2008. Together with her husband, Delmar, they owned and operated Riefe’s Restaurant beginning in 1948. Marijane's focus centered on the financial, bookkeeping, catering, and flower arranging demands of the business. She was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Davenport, Iowa; P.E.O.; and D.A.R. Marijane loved children, her own as well as others. She taught the four year old Sunday school children at St. John’s for 20 years, instilling the love of Jesus in their hearts. She leaves a legacy of grace, compassion and integrity to her children and their spouses, 17 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. Those left to honor her memory include her children: Richard (Pam) Riefe, Davenport; Rebecca (Verne) Parrish, Bettendorf; Deborah (Lee) Wilson, Greenwich, Connecticut; Stephanie (Mark) Oldis, Clarendon Hills, Illinois; Daniel (Patricia) Riefe, Davenport; and David (Susan) Riefe, Hinsdale, Illinois; 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren as well as her sisters-in-law: Elva Mae Schultz, Burlington, Iowa; and Marjorie Purvis, Canon City, Colorado. In addition to her husband, Marijane was preceded in death by her parents and brothers: William Purvis and Merton Purvis. In honor of Mrs. Riefe, Riefe’s Restaurant will be closed Monday, June 22, 2015. Online condolences may be shared at www.rungemortuary.com.
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