Joe Robert Riha

April 27, 1945 — November 18, 2021

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Joe was retired from Westside Community Schools after 37 years. He was an avid Nebraska Football fan and loved collecting, showing, and racing cars for which he won many trophies. As a talented baseball player, he was once drafted into the Cardinals organization.

Joe Riha passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the age of 76 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Helen Riha

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Janice Riha; children Bryan Riha, Joe Riha, and Janice Cunningham; granddaughter Langley Riha
brother-in-law Joe (Kim) Druskis; sister-in-law Gloria (Tom) Hoggard; nieces; and many friends

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Visitation

Thursday, December 2, 2021

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Bethany Funeral Home

8201 Harrison Street, La Vista, NE 68128

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Vigil Service

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)

Bethany Funeral Home

8201 Harrison Street, La Vista, NE 68128

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Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, December 3, 2021

Starts at 10:30 am (Central time)

St. Columbkille Catholic Church

200 East Sixth Street, Papillion, NE 68046

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