John Joseph Riek

John Joseph (Jack) Riek, 80 of Bluffton, SC passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 in the Carolina House of Bluffton, SCHe was born in Buffalo, NY on May 31, 1929. He was the son of the late Leo J. and Anna Kinsella Riek.He was a US Navy veteran. He was a Korean Era veteran. He enjoyed golfing, boating, fishing and telling jokes. He was a member of Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Clarkson University of Potsdam, NY.He is survived by his wife, Janet C. Riek of Bluffton, SC. He was the father of five children, four daughters and one son, Michael. He was predeceased by a sister and brother.In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church Building Fund, 333 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910.Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, SC is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.saulsfh.com).