Irene Rieffer, age 99, of Conger, MN, died June 22, 2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Home, Albert Lea, MN. Memorial Services will be held at the Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells, MN on Friday, September 29th (her 100th Birthday) at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 A.M. Lunch will follow. The interment will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Elmore, MN. Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements. Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.
Irene Evelyn Frerichs was born on September 29th, 1923 in Buffalo Center, IA, the daughter of Fred and Lena Frerichs. She grew up in Elmore, MN. This is where she met Henry Rieffer. They were married on June 7, 1943, at the Methodist Church in Elmore.
Henry and Irene farmed in the Bricelyn and Elmore areas for many years. Irene worked for Winnebago Industries in Forest City, IA, sewing cushions for motorhomes after they left farming. Irene and Henry loved camping and traveling and did so many times in the western United States with their children.
She is survived by sons: Russ, Paul, Tom (Rita), Larry (Sharen) daughter Cathy Orke; Nine grandchildren: Bryan Rieffer, Lori (Andy) Hokenson, Michelle and Cara Rieffer, Amy (Christopher) Neumann, Gary Rieffer, Rachel (Elmo) Peterson, Mindy (Tim) Mullen, Sara (Donny) Watters; Thirteen great-grandchildren: Henry and Benjamin Rieffer, Caleb, Colby and Clayton Mullen, Matalie and Makaylee Watters, and Josiah, Nevaeh, Elmo jr and Nova Peterson, Evelyn Hokenson, and Henryk Neumann; Irene left behind many nieces and nephews. She loved everyone…and …everyone loved her… Charity defined Irene.
Irene is preceded in death by her husband Henry and son Scott; her parents, 4 brothers, and a sister.
Sympathy and prayers to your family
Thank you, from the family of Irene Rieffer.
Russ Rieffer
My deepest sympathy to Irene’s family. She was a treasured family friend for so many years, and a blessing to all who knew and loved her.
Thank you, from the family of Irene Rieffer.
Russ Rieffer
All my sympathy to the family of this very wonderful woman. Some of our best younger family memories included her. I’m sure she and her lovely smile will be missed by many.
Thank you, from the family of Irene Rieffer.
Russ Rieffer
Aunt Irene was a wonderful person. I remember staying with her when I was young and caught my arm in the wringer washer. She was so scared that she called my mom to get me.
Thank you, from the family of Irene Rieffer.
Russ Rieffer
Irene was a true friend. She was active in our St. Paul Lutheran church in so many ways. We miss her smile coming into church. 0ur sympathy to her family.
Irene was a very special aunt whom will never be forgotten. Love and prayers to all of you Marian rieffer and family
Aunt Irene was such a great Aunt. My middle name is Irene in her honor❤️❤️❤️she was always so kind.