Louie grew up on a farm in South Omaha with all of his siblings. He married Shirley Hrabik in 1961 and continued to live and farm in South Omaha until the 1970's, when they settled in Springfield. While still living in South Omaha, Louie served as the Sarpy County Commissioner. Since their move to Springfield, Louis became a real estate investor and developer and continued his career as a farmer for 40 years. Louie and Shirley have also been very involved within the Springfield and Sarpy County communities through their generous volunteer and philanthropic work. One of those projects was the purchase and donation of a railroad trail in Sarpy County, which is used by thousands for walking and bike riding. Some of their other work includes their involvement with the Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska, which supports various types of cancer research, being instrumental in the development of the Midland's Hospital, being appointed to the Nebraska EPA by Governor Exon, being honored by the Sarpy County Fair for their years of work and support, and even serving as the commander for the American Legion Post #143 in Springfield.
Louie is preceded in death by his parents Louis P. and Mary Riha; sister Shirley Riha; brothers Billy and Theodore Riha; brother – in – law Jim Hrabik; and sister – in – law JoAnne Hrabik.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley Riha (Hrabik); brothers Frank (Kathleen) Riha, Vic (Bev) Riha, Vince (Jo Ellen) Riha, and Tom (Jan) Riha; sisters Mary Ann (Bob †) Moore, Lil (Bill) Cabiness, Julie (Ed) Diehm, Ev Hans, Virginia (Mike) Baye, and Barb (Russ) Widhalm; sisters – in – law Jan (Theodore †) Riha and JoAnne (Chuck †) Hrabik; brother – in – law Stan (Lil) Hrabik; over 40 immediate nieces and nephews, numerous God children, grand nieces and nephews, and other family.
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