Jerry L. Riekena, 80, of rural Mapleton, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. He was born on November 3, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois to Harvey and Florence (Hammerich) Riekena. He married Karen Donahue and later married Marilyn (Schneblin) Walters on July 27, 2002 in Groveland, Illinois. She survives.
He is also survived by two children, Jerie Lynn (Russ) Chambers and Danny (Linda Melton) Riekena both of Mapleton, Illinois; two step-children, John (Lori) Walters of Morton, Illinois and Karen (Rick) Smolczyk of Mapleton, Illlinois; eight step-grandchildren, Tyler, Nate, Chase, Madison, Haley, Jared, Seth and Chloe. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jerry enjoyed fishing, building bird houses and crosses, playing pool, drag racing and being in the outdoors. He was a member of the Mt. Hawley Community Church in Peoria.
Due to the Covid restrictions, graveside services will be at 2 P.M. Friday, November 27, 2020 at the Smithville Cemetery. Rev. Stan Morris and Rev. Darnell Sparks will officiate. The Davison Fulton Bartonville Chapel is handling arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Hawley Community Church in Peoria, Illinois (www.mhcchurch.org). You may create an online condolence at www.davison-fultonbartonvillechapel.com.
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