Robert Roy Rietz Obituary
Robert Roy Rietz of Brookings, South Dakota, born on April 3, 1946, passed away on June 7, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roy Rietz and Yvonne Rietz (Young); and his sister Paula Rietz. He is survived by: his wife Elaine Rietz (Dewey); his children, Roy Rietz (Beth) of Travelers Rest, SC, Tricia Arthur (Don) of Marietta, SC, Becca Kelly (Brendon) of Columbia, SC and Robin Chudnovsky (Emil) of Washington, DC; his grandchildren, Cora, Kevin, Ruby Rietz, Helen, Rose, Drew, Kendall Arthur, Morgan Warner, Roman, Alexander, Liev and Sabine Chudnovsky; his sister Janet Rietz of Park City, UT; his nephew Jim Tschabrun (Missy) of Park City, UT; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Sonja and Bryn. He is also survived by thirteen step-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please consider: Buying your wife jewelry for no good reason and hiding it as the prize at the bottom of a cracker jack box, Adopting a bunny, Rescuing an earthworm from the dry pavement after a rain, Treating someone to a hot dog or two. Or, if something more traditional is desired, please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Association.
