We Remember
RISKE, Waltraut “Valerie”
June 24, 1936 — July 7, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Waltraut Riske announce her peaceable passing on July 7, 2024 in Kitchener, Ontario. Waltraut was a devoted disciple of Christ and a member of the German Church of God here in Kelowna where is she and Reinhold, who predeceased her in 2007, lived for many years.
Waltraut is survived her two sons, Rolf and Ron; grandchildren, Ashley, Ryan, Ariel, Steffanie, Chantal, Robert, and Lyndsey; and great-grandchildren Zoe, Lola, Miles, and Pierce.
Born in Germany, Waltraut immigrated to Canada when she was only 18, where she met her beloved husband, Reinhold, and they married in Toronto in 1961.
Waltraut and Reinhold adopted both of their sons when Reinhold’s sister, Elsa and husband Helmut, were tragically killed in a car accident in Windsor, Ontario in 1961, leaving the 2 boys and their 2 sisters orphans. Waltraut would have loved to have adopted all 4 children, being the kind of person she was.
Waltraut will be remembered for her dedication to Reinhold until he passed, her service to the Church, and her amazing desserts (apricot torte, pfefferneusse, Plum cake and a myriad of German cookies). She will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched.
There will be a public visitation held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 7:00 – 8:00 PM located at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.
A Graveside Service will take place on THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM, located at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, 1991 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, BC, with Pastor Rod Tribiger officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society.
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Visitation
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Springfield Funeral Home
(2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC, )
Service
Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM
Location
Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery
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The service for RISKE, Waltraut “Valerie” is scheduled for Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.
My sincere condolences to the family, Waltraut has been a very dear friend for many, many years.