Robert Francis Rieth

Was born on March 16, 1920 on the family farm east of Harrington, WA. He has been a lifetime resident of the Harrington area and was a wheat farmer for many years before retiring and letting his son continue the running of the family farm. Robert married Gwendolyn Jahn on October 27, 1938 in Sandpoint, Idaho when Robert was working there for a short while before returning to Harrington to farm. While in Harrington Robert helped with the building of the Harrington golf course and hauling of sand for the course. Robert passed away February 1, 2013 in Spokane, WA his home Harrington, WA. He is survived by his wife of 74 years Gwen Rieth at the home. They have five children Roberta Maras, Ronald (and Calesta) Rieth, Roger Rieth, Renea (and Kevin) Larmer and Rod (and Lori) Rieth along with nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Francis and Gertha Rieth and four sisters and an infant brother and sister. He was a member of the St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, former Harrington Lions Club, Equalization Board, the farmers bowling league and a local boat club. Robert enjoyed carpentry, building their home and out buildings on the farm, drafting, reading and Sunday driving trips and loved to eat seafood. At his request no services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Harrington Park Revitalization Project, POB 492 Harrington, WA 99134. Please sign the online guestbook at www.stratefuneralhome.com. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the family.