Marvin Gene Rieke, age 72, of North Bend (formerly of Issaquah), passed away on Oct. 23, 2014, at Swedish Medical Center, Issaquah.
Marvin was born on Aug. 14, 1942 in Toppenish. He was raised in Zillah and married Gloria Brady on Oct. 27, 1961 in Snoqualmie. He worked for NAPA in Issaquah for many years. Marvin was also a volunteer firefighter for Fire District 10. He was a long-haul trucker for many years. Most recently, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Issaquah Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Survivors include his loving wife Gloria; daughter Terri (Thomas) Channita, of North Bend; sister Mary (Bruce) McHenry, of Chehalis; and five grandchildren, Jesse, Kasey, Alison, Jarad and Anthony. He was preceded in death by daughter Tammy and granddaughter Jori.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at Mount Si Memorial Cemetery in North Bend. A reception will follow at the Channita home.
Remembrances are suggested to Seattle Children’s Hospital and Research Foundation.
Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.
Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.