Lori and Family,
We are so surprised and saddened by the passing of Alan. Nyla and I send our deepest condolences and sympathies to you and all of your family.
I considered Alan a good friend although we didn't get together much. He was a great asset to the community. I truly admired and appreciated his continued support and commitment to the Johnstown Fire Board. His presence will be greatly missed by The Board and current and past members of The Department.
Sometimes we don't understand why things happen and we certainly don't like it, but we all need to sit back and appreciate and be thankful for our health and what we have.
Sincerely,
Duane and Nyla Frye

Lori,  No one ever said life was fair. We simply have to play the hand we're dealt--to do anything else would be folly for it is how you deal with the unfairness in life that makes the difference. 
There is no doubt in my mind that attitude has everything to do with surviving so keep your chin up and a smile on your face. Remember all the happy times--everything else will fade away while those memories remain. You know the saying--God will never give us more than we can take and I believe that to be true. We are made in His image--we simply have to draw on that strength within us.
Thinking of you often.
Love
Nelda and Don Tittle

We are so sad for everyone.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Snow-Trussel 
Maudie Snow

Dear Lori, Chad & Travis,
Bill & I would like to tell you how sorry we are for the lost of your husband and father.  It is hard to lose someone who is so young and still has so much live and love to give to all of you.  I lost my dad when he was only 49 years old to cancer and my older sister when she was just 21, so I can imagine what you might be feeling. God has a plan for all of us and sometimes it is hard to understand.  You never need to go it alone you have God to rely on and lots of family and friends. You will always have all the great memories you have of Alan and nobody can take those away.  You are all in our prayers.
Bill & Margie Coufal

Lori, Louise, Travis and Chad: I know you know how I felt about Alan, about your Dad, your Son your Husband. And I know you will honor him and his memory as you move forward with his legacy. I just wanted to share the notes from the Eulogy I gave at the funeral and to assure you once again, I am here for you. I love you all and will do anything I can to help you to stay strong as you move on and live the lives Alan would have wanted you to live, to be happy, generous, kind, humble and even-handed in all that you do. That's all any parent can ask of their child and although all parents cannot model all these traits all the time, Alan did a pretty darn good job of it. 
""Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the sparkle in the snow.
I am the shredded leaves that blow.
I am the sunlight on growing grain.
I am the gentle summer rain.
I am the quiet bird at night.
Circling about; Taking flight.
So do not stand at my grave and weep.I am not there, I do not sleep.
© By Kelly L. Delaney
 ""One of my first clear recollections of Alan is from one summer afternoon many years ago; I was trudging down North 2nd Street, walking from the swimming pool to my Grandma?'s. Alan came along up the road in his baby blue Plymouth. Many of you may recall it - It had Mag wheels, a jacked up rear end and super-wide tires in the back and the engine had a deep rumble to it, oh and of course the garter on his tachometer. 
I imagine I was wondering if he would recognize me, the pesky little sister. So, I waved and he not only waved back, he stopped and asked if I needed a lift? I told him I was going to Grandma?'s, and he said, ?""hop-in.?"" 
Not too many grade school-ers get to ride shotgun in a high school boy?'s bucket seat. I was thrilled. The ride took all of 3 minutes, but at that point in time it was etched in my memory forever.
Alan had a way of doing that?. of doing the unexpected. He was quietly cool. I loved that about him and will never forget that ?""cool?"" ride in his Plymouth on that hot summer afternoon. 
It?'s too soon for us to say goodbye, but it?'s not our call to make. That decision comes from on high?.and although we would have taken fifteen, twenty or even more years, we?'re left with only 54.  In some situations, it comes down to quality over quantity?. that appears to be the case in the life of the quietly cool, the life of Alan Charles Rieder.
On Sunday, God said to Alan, ?""I?'ll see you and raise you.?"" - and now hee is gone from our presence.  The tears should flow, they will cleanse us; the memories should fall freely from our lips and our hearts, they will heal us. But let us also remember, how Alan took every chance in his busy life to have fun. Hard as it may be to conger, we owe it to him to tell a joke or two in his honor and maybe even to deal a hand or two of cards.

Lori:  
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  Allan will always be remembered by his great smile.  Every time I will think of him his smile will make me smile.  Allan is on a new journey and is paving the path for all of us.  God will open his heart when he sees his great smile.  Our sincere sympathy.

Lori,
Our love & prayers are with you in this time of grief.
    John & Vivian(Masters) Wooster

To Alan's Loved Ones
It is so hard to express such feelings. Please know that my love and prayers go out to you. 
Find  comfort in each other,and the wonderful memories Alan gave and shared with you. Johnstown will not be the same without him.
              Pat (Hankins)Thatcher
              Sevierville,Tennessee

My sincerest condolences to Lori and the family.

Dear Lori,
May God bless you with peace and strength during this time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. 
Sincerely, Trish

Remembering the family at this difficult time.  John 10:10

I am very sorry to hear about your loss.  My prayers go out to all of you.

To the family of Alan Reider,
We were sadden to hear of the passing of Alan and will miss seeing and talking to him. We send our deepest condolences,
Ron and Chris Kingham

Lori, Travis, Chad, Louise, Mardell and family, 
We don't know what to say.  We can't imagine the class of 1971 without Alan being present.  How will any future reunions be the same?  Our love, thoughts, and prayers go out to all of you as you adjust to life without Alan here on earth, but also know that you have a reuion to look forward to as Alan prepares the way for you.  Know that friends will do whatever we can to ease this time for you and that our prayers are strong for all of you.  We don't know why God chooses the path He does for us, but believe in Him and He will lead you through this. Keep all those special memories strong in your hearts and Alan will forever be present in your lives. His caring, loving ways will be missed by so many.

Dearest Lori, Travis, Chad, & family, 
""We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss. May His presence begin the healing in your heart and soul, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give."" -Anonymous
I am so deeply saddened to hear about your loss. I had the greatest respect for Alan and will miss him greatly. Alan will always have a very special place in my heart. My every thought and prayer is with you and your family. I wish terribly that I could be home to comfort and help you in you time of sorrow. 
I love you all- 
McKenzie

Lori, Travis and Chad,
I have nothing but great memories of the summer I worked for your dad, as well time spent during 4-H softball. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. 
Justin Smith
Assistant Strength Coach
University of Vermont

To the whole Rieder family,  Although there are no words to help at this time, I hope you can find some comfort in knowing so many people care and are praying for all of you.  Alan will be greatly missed by many.  My love, Karen

Chad
I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and Prayers.
Love, 
Becky and Janae Maestas

Lori and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Alan, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am deeply saddened by your loss.  May God be with you and your family.

Lori, Travis, and Chad,
Thinking of you and remembering all the times at the 4-H softball and basketball games. Alan was a great coach for the boys and a super fan. Mike remembers the time the referee at Kersey threw Alan and him out for hollering about the bad calls. Take care, Darlene

Lori & Family
I was extremely saddend to learn of Alan's passing and wanted to express my sincerest condolences and prayers to you.  I will always have very fond memories of Alan. May God keep you always.

Lori and Family: I was so saddened to hear of Alan's passing.  He was a fine man, kind and generous.  I always looked forward to seeing him at RHS festivities.  Keep your eyes on God, He will see you through.

Dear Lori and Family
We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to your family during this truly difficult time. May Gods love and strength hold you close. We will remember Alan fondly each time we look across this field we call home.
Sincerely,

Dear Lori, Travis, and Chad,
I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of your Husband and Father Alan.  He was blessed to have shared his life with such a loving wife and handsomely whitty boys!  I will always remember his gentle greeting in the morning as he passed in his white truck.  He always seemed so content with life.  May his love glean down and touch each of you everyday until you meet again!
Love,
Marissa Hurtado

Lori, Louise, Mardell, and Family:
We are so deeply saddened and sorry to learn of Alan's passing. What a great loss. We believe God's Guiding and Loving Hand is upon each of you.  Look to Him, He Will comfort you during and after this very sad and difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.
Very Sincerely, and
In Christ's Love,
Steve and Linda Montano

Our prayers go out to you in this time of your loss.  Find comfort in your faith and in knowing that you will someday be together again.

Lori,
I am so sorry for your loss. Alan was a very cool sincere friend. May the Lord strengthen you and your family.

Laurie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God Comfort you all, in your time of sorrow.I will always remember Alan as a kind and generous man. He will be missed by all.

Laurie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God Comfort you all, in your time of sorrow.I will always remember Allan as a kind and generous man. He will be missed by all.

Dear Lori and Family,
Our deepest sympathies go to you and your family. It was a pleasure getting to know Alan during our year together at Western State and to keep in touch with him throughout the years.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Tom and Rhonda Trimble

Lori and family, My parents just called and told me about Alan's passing.  My wife Joyce and I want to let you know that you will be in our prayers as you go through this chapter of life.  Alan was a special friend and person. I have alot of funny memories from our days at RHS, and Alan's quit wit.  May God bless and keep you and your family in the coming weeks.
Rod Chapman

This is really hard to say goodbye to a friend of nearly 50 years. You were always surrounded by loved ones, people who cared for you and those you cared for also. You will be missed by the class of '71 that you were such a vital part of.
Lori, God Bless you as you go through this VERY difficult time.
I am sure heaven's bliss has increased but you will be missed by so many of us.

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Alan Charles Rieder

5 marzo, 1953 – 4 noviembre, 2007

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