Dateline: Olmitz, Kansas

Imelda A. “Meldie” Riedel, 76, died January 1, 2018, at her home in Olmitz.  She was born March 15, 1941, in Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Henry P. and Augusta (Hlavaty) Lichter.

She attended Otis Rural High School.  On October 20, 1958, she married John B. Riedel at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Olmitz.

A lifetime resident of Olmitz, Imelda was a homemaker and daycare provider.  She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and the Altar Society. Imelda had a great love for cards, bingo and the lottery. She loved most of all cooking for her family and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, John B. Riedel of the home; six children, Brenda Riedel of Olmitz, Tom Riedel of Wichita, Sandy Urban and husband Charlie of Olmitz, Richard Riedel and wife Shelley of Hoisington, Linda Pechanec and husband Tom of Timken, Sheila Schilowsky of Great Bend; brother, John Henry Lichter and wife Connie of Great Bend; sister, Mary Lou Schenk of Olmitz; 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Tammy Jo Riedel, and sisters, Barbara Masterson and Beverly Zink.

Vigil with Rosary will be 7 p.m., Thursday, with family to greet friends at 6 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30, Friday, January 5th, 2018, at St. Ann Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Louis Hoang. Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Olmitz Fire Department or Kans for Kids in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.