Olga Riedel

Olga Stach Riedel, widow of Rev. Fred Riedel, was called to her eternal rest on July 1, 2014. She will be buried in Bismarck, ND, on July 8 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery next to her husband. A memorial service will held at 10:00 am on Monday, July 7 at Zion Lutheran Church in New Salem, ND, with Pastor Erhart Bauer officiating. Another memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 22 at Ascension Lutheran Church in Portland, OR, officiated by Pastor Dennis Bohren. Olga was born March 18, 1916, in Santa Fe, Argentina, to parents Jacob and Caroline Stach, She married the missionary called to her area, Rev. Fred Riedel, who actually confirmed heron February 8, 1934, near Las Breñas, Argentina, They were soon called to a new mission at Macia Entre Rios, Argentina and served there until 1941. The Riedels then moved back to the place of Fred's home and family, New Salem, ND. She worked with him at numerous churches in North Dakota, starting a church in Otter Creek, and later moving to Beulah. Here, they adopted their son Fredrick. They also spent a couple years in Jamestown, where Fredrick started school. In 1955, the family went back to South America for a short time to do mission work in Venezuela. Olga also lived with Pastor Fred in Minnesota, Northern Idaho, and Washington State. She moved to Gresham, Oregon, after her husband's passing in 1994. Olga was a professional seamstress who taught many people about the gospel. She could teach in English, Spanish, and German, and was always ready with a cup of coffee when people would visit. She was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by son Fred Jr. and his wife Koni, of Gresham, Oregon, and two grandchildren - Gavin and Kristi. She has one living brother, Julio Stach, still residing in Argentina. Olga was preceded in death by 12 siblings, her husband Fred, and her grandson, Kyle. Memorial contributions in Olga's name may be made to Ascension Lutheran Church, or to South American missions c/o Ascension Lutheran Church at1440 SE 182nd Ave. Portland, OR 97233-5009.

Olga Riedel

March 18, 1916 - July 1, 2014