Keith David Rieger, age 81, of The Villages, Florida passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 16, 2021.  Keith was born on May 14, 1940 in Fairbury, Illinois, a son of the late Philip Jacob and Mathilda (Tillie) Lehmann Rieger.

He leaves behind a family who loved him dearly.  Surviving is wife Patricia Ann Angelo Rieger, son, Kurt D. (Cindy) Rieger, step sons, Vince (Ellen) Auten, Paul (Karen) Auten, grandchildren, Jamie E. Rieger, and Joshua P. Rieger as well as, step grandchild, Jelaina E. Auten, Rachel G. Auten, and Kathryn M Auten; one brother-in-law, Bob Haab.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wife, Beverly A. Shive Rieger, one sister, Carol Sue Rieger Haab and one son, Paige A. Rieger.

Keith was a 1957 graduate of Forrest-Strawn Wing high school.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1962 and graduated from Illinois State University, in 1966 with a master's degree in Education.  He started his teaching career in Plano, Illinois and then moved to Clifton, IL. Then moved to Bloomington/Normal, Illinois where he worked as a public school administrator for 35 years.  He also had been an assistant superintendent for personnel at Unit 5 School District, Normal.

He was a social, active man who was deeply involved in sports.  The Illinois State University football team and Chicago Cubs baseball team were among his favorites.

A Celebration of life ceremony will be held on December 11, 2021 at 11:00 am at Eastview Christian Church, Normal Illinois.  Inurnment will be in Forrest Twp. Cemetery.  The family suggests memorials be directed to a charity of their choice.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is assisting with arrangements.

Keith will continue to live on in our hearts and be remembered forever.