Walter William Rieder 1928 - 2013 Walter passed away peacefully at the Lampman Community Health Centre, Lampman, Sask. on Monday, July 1, 2013 at the age of 84 years. Walter was born in Peebles, Saskatchewan on July 15, 1928 to Margaret (nee Hengen) and John Rieder. Walter attended Notre Dame College in Wilcox and University of Manitoba in Winnipeg obtaining his degree in Pharmacy. It was during his time in university he met his wife, Olive. They were married on May 29, 1954. After graduating, Walter started his career with John Wyeth working in various locations. In 1970, he was able to return back to his home province, purchasing 'Rieder's Pharmacy' in Lampman. He continued to work until his retirement in 2003. Walter had a passion for health care and his community as evident with his involvement in the hospital boards in Lampman and Estevan. He served as a volunteer for numerous organizations including Lampman Ambulance, Lampman Business Association, Parish Council and the Knights of Columbus. Walter was recognized by the Saskatchewan Pharmacy Association for his outstanding community service by winning the 'Bowl of Hygeia'. Walter will be lovingly remembered by his six children, Michael (Cheryl), Mary Anne (Doug), Jennifer (Dave), Joel (Gayle), Barb (Jens) and Barry (Grace). He will also be fondly remembered by his sixteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; his brother Albert; his sisters-in-law, Barbara, Stacia (Mike) and Pearl; his brother-in-law Michael (Kathy), and his numerous nieces and nephews. Walter is predeceased by his wife Olive; brothers, Ambrose, Joe, Maurice, Gerry and Leonard (in infancy); and his sister Mary. A Prayer Service was held on Friday, July 5, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. and the Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. Leonardo Tamayo Jr. Both services will be held at Our Lady of Seven Sorrows R.C. Church, Lampman. Cremation followed, and interment took place in the parish cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in Walter's memory may do so directly to the Lampman Community Health Centre Trust, c/o R.M. of Browning, Box 40, Lampman, Sask., S0C 1N0. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You We the family of Walter Rieder, wish to thank the staff of the Lampman Community Health Centre for the excellent care and loving support that you gave to Walter over the last few years. Special thanks to Dr. Lise Morin for her compassion and medical expertise. We also thank the community of Lampman, all those individuals who looked out for our dad and grandfather following his stroke; we appreciate you all. To Dustin Hall, your support and guidance was so helpful and we thank you. We thank all who contributed to the services, the CWL who provided the lunch and to everyone who extended their condolences, shared food, flowers and comfort.
