Lowell Rieks, Jr

Rieks Jr.
Lowell J.
Of Lake Elmo
Left earth to meet Jesus face to face on September 23, 2015 at the age of 73, after a brave battle with brain cancer. Survived by his wife, Bev, of 45 years; daughter, Julie (Brett) Andrich; daughter, Jill (Mike) Strobel; grandsons, Charlie & Ryan Strobel. A Harding east-sider. Proud United States Marine. Charcoal Grill Master. Competitive card player. A lifelong entrepreneur. Founder and President of Autumn Transport, Inc. He enjoyed weekends at the cabin & winter trips to Palm Springs, but his location was always secondary to the friends he shared it with. He was the best 22 handicap the world has ever seen. He lived out his faith in Jesus Christ on a daily basis & leaves a legacy for many he inspired. Please join the family for a celebration of his life at 4:00pm on Thursday, October 8th at EAGLE BROOK CHURCH, WOODBURY CAMPUS, at 11125 Eastview Road. A reception will follow at the Lake Elmo Event Center, 3712 Layton Ave N, 5:30pm-8:30pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Eagle Brook Church or 98.5 KTIS or please plant a tree in his memory.