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Peter C.

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August 16, 2013

Obituary

Peter C. Rieker, 60, of Lancaster PA entered into rest on August 16, 2013, surrounded at the end by his family and close friends. He was the loving husband of Bridget (Burke) Rieker, with whom he celebrated 27 years of marriage on February 22. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Margaret A. and Edward P. Rieker. Peter was employed at Susquehanna Bank for 44 years as of June 6th. He started with the bank after graduation from Lancaster Catholic in 1970. Peter graduated from Millersville University in 1975. He worked in various positions at the Bank, most recently as Executive Vice President, Commercial Executive for Lancaster County. Peter was devoted to his customers and was involved in many commercial business and real estate projects throughout Central Pennsylvania. He was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Peter was an avid golfer, most recently a member of Bent Creek Country Club. He stayed as active in golf as he was able to and one of his proudest accomplishments occurred on May 18th, when he finished third in a club tournament with his son Tim as his partner. In spite of many hours of practice, he was still unable to get a wedge airborne before about June every season. Peter also enjoyed cards with his buddies from Meadia Heights, who recently honored him with a day of golf and cards, for which he was most grateful. Peter was Lancaster County's foremost St. Louis Rams fan and enjoyed annual trips to St. Louis to see his beloved Rams. He remained convinced that every year was going to be the break-though year for the team. This year is no exception. He would also tell you that he was a fantasy football expert, although there is no evidence of this. Peter and Bridget loved to entertain and always enjoyed the company of their many friends. Surviving in addition to his wife are 2 sons, Timothy E. and Daniel P. both at home, brother Michael of Dunedin FL, brother Edward of Willow Street, close cousin Susan (David) Harnish of Lancaster, nephew Robert (Dawn) Rieker and nieces Erin (Joseph) Whiskeyman and Colleen Harnish. He was very close to his father in law, Edward Burke with whom he shared many laughs and good times. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a "Celebration of Life" at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 6-8 PM. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM on Friday, August 23, 2013 at St John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA , followed by a burial service at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in Peter's name may be made to: JHU-Survivorship Program for Head & Neck Cancer Patients; Attn: Donna Clare, Johns Hopkins Dept of OTOHNS, 601 N. Caroline St. Suite 6210, Baltimore, MD 21287.

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