Marian E. Riha Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 2, 2025, at the age of 98, Marian E. Riha of Davenport, Florida, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marian E. Riha to pay them a last tribute.
As Marian departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Marian may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Marian leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frederick Sprandel and Anna Gaudian Sprandel; and her husband Major John D. Riha. She is survived by: her children, Kathleen LeBlanc, John Riha (Christine), Richard Riha (Sandra) and Michael Riha (Lisa). She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Ann Catholic Church (1311 Robinson Dr, Haines City, FL 33844). A burial will be held on Monday, November 24th 2025 at 1:45 PM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 24th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Massachusetts National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospitality House of Charlotte (https://www.hospitalityhouseofcharlotte.org) 1400 Scott Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203; her granddaughter has a personal connection.
