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Fredrick William Rieb, (Chief Master Sergeant USAF Retired) died at his home on Sunday, April 7, 2002. He was born on November 17, 1923 in St. Francis, KS to the late William R. Rieb and Clara Miller Rieb. After retiring to Albuquerque in 1966 as Chief Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force with 24 years of service, he went to work for Gaddis Machine as a quality control inspector for 15 years. Fred was an avid sweepstakes participant and gardener. He had truly excellent qualities, a great sense of humor, and was dearly loved by his entire family. He is survived by his wife, Maetta Rieb; two daughters, Terry Rieb, and Mary Rieb; two sons, Declan Rieb and his wife, Elizabeth all of Albuquerque, and Dr. Mark Rieb and his wife, Laurie of MN; four sisters, Edna Kuhlman of CO, Darlene Tweedy of CA, Deloris Knorr of KS, and Iona Rieb of TX; three brothers, Edwin Rieb of AZ, Marvin Rieb of ID, and Clarence Rieb of CO. Also surviving him are his nine grandchildren, Sean Rieb and wife, Michelle Ruthmann, Brian Rieb, Jesse Rieb, Nathan Rieb, Keith Rieb, Megan Rieb, Michael Sanchez, John Sanchez, and Andy Sanchez. His sister, Elsie Borgman preceded him in death. A viewing and visitation for Mr. Rieb will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2002 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Fitzgerald and Son. Interment will follow in the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. with full military honors. His grandchildren will serve as casket bearers. The family prefers that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE are in charge of arrangements.
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