William "Bill" Lavern Rieman

William “Bill” Lavern Rieman passed away peacefully at his home in Barnsdall, OK, on Sunday, August 26, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was 96. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Perry.
Visitation will be 9AM to 8PM Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Perry. Family will greet guests from 6PM to 8PM that evening. Funeral services will be 2PM Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church in Perry. Pastor Dan Thimell will officiate, assisted by Pat Andrews and Albert Quick. Pallbearers will be Larry Garvie, Chad Rieman, Tommy Maxey, Larry Kelley, Wylee Craig, and Tim Langford. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Lesh, Eldon Will, Doug Will, and Doug Sullins. Interment will follow at Sumner Cemetery.
Bill was born August 11, 1922 in Sumner, OK, to John and Susie (Rupp) Rieman. He attended Sumner school. He was a farmer most of his life. He also worked as a driller in the oil fields for several years before going into business for himself. In 1959 he bought his first truck and started Bill’s Tank Truck Service that he owned and operated until 1998 when he retired back to the farm.
Bill loved country music and enjoyed dancing with his friends most Saturday nights. He was a devout Christian all of his life, and was of the Lutheran faith. He was a workaholic, always finding something to do. Many days you could find him in the field at midnight after working all day at his regular job. A very generous person, Bill was always lending a hand to those in need.
He and Imogene have had an enjoyable 21 years together. When it was time to downsize the farm in their later years of retirement, Bill and Imogene moved to Barnsdall, Imogene’s hometown to have a little slower pace of life. Bill quickly made friends and was well received by the Barnsdall community.
Bill is survived by his wife Imogene of the home; two sons, John Rieman an wife Donna and Tom Rieman and wife Linda of Morrison, OK; two step-sons, Keven Henricksen and wife Jennifer of Morrison, OK, and Tommy Maxey of Tulsa, OK; two step-daughters, Jana West and husband David of Stillwater, OK, and Evelyn Kelley and husband Larry of Barnsdall, OK; Grandchildren Jill McWilliams of Pawnee, OK, Joy Rieman of Oklahoma City, OK, Chad Rieman and wife Trisha of Pawnee, OK, Mandy Langford and husband Tim of McAlester, OK; 8 grandchildren; 16 step-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren; 4 step-great-great-children; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Zion Lutheran Church building fund in c/o Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, P.O. Box 189, Perry, OK, 73077.
Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarlerperry.com