Martin Christian Riese, age 96, of Davenport, Iowa fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on November 3, 2024. Marty was born on January 16, 1928 in State Center, Iowa to Martin and Irene Riese. His education started in a one room school with graduation from Valparaiso University in 1949 where he met his wife Lois. He married Lois Eatinger in Sterling, Illinois on June 25, 1950. This marriage was blessed with 3 children, Christine, Mark and Paul. Marty started as a teacher, and then into insurance work, in DeWitt and Davenport, IA. Upon retirement, he worked as a tax accountant with H&R Block. Marty was involved in Davenport Chordbusters, Bible Study Fellowship, and Marriage Encounter. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Davenport where he served as trustee and elder. Marty and Lois loved vacationing, but their favorite place was Hawaii.
He is survived by Christine (Michael) Flandermeyer, St. Charles, MO, Mark (Judy) Riese, Peoria Heights , IL and Paul Riese, Frisco, CO; five grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Lois in 2021, a grandson, father, mother, two brothers and three sisters.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1705 E. Locust Street, Davenport. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.
