Pauline T. Riedel, age 95, of WaKeeney, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital. She was born August 31, 1919, in Hays, to Leo and Catherine (Younger) Dellva.
On June 9, 1939, Pauline was united in marriage to Daniel F. Riedel in Denver, Colorado. He preceded her in death in 1988.
Pauline was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and Altar Society, Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and the Literary Club. She was a volunteer for the Red Cross and was known by many as an avid bridge player. Pauline is survived by her daughter, Kathleen and husband Kenneth MacKenzie of Henderson, Nevada; two sisters, Clare and husband William Jann of Columbia, South Carolina, and Mary Anne Casey of Denver, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband and nine siblings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2014 at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Hays.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday with a parish vigil service at 7:00 p.m., both at the funeral home.
In lieu of flower, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association or Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Checks made to the organizations may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.
Condolences may be left at www.schmittfuneral.com.