Renny Lee Rieman Obituary (1950

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Renny Lee Rieman Doctors had projected the birth of Renny Lee Rieman for January 1, 1950. But this baby boy preferred an entrance without all the New Year's fanfare. Fairly sure of the target date, Dr. Baker sent his parents, Walter Ralph and Josie Marie Marsh Rieman, to Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, Indiana to wait it out. And wait they did. His aunts visited often and they played cards to pass the time. Over three weeks later on January 24, 1950, Renny made his appearance. During that year, Jerusalem became the capital of Israel, President Truman ordered U.S. Troops into South Korea, CBS Television commenced colored broadcasts and James Dean debuted in a Pepsi commercial. In addition, the Soviet Union introduced the atomic bomb and the new Cuban dance craze, the mambo, dominated dance floors and high school hallways. Everyone wanted the new Crosley radio, the U.S. boasted 150 million people, consumers preferred Samsonite luggage and Studebaker introduced a sleek new look. In sports news, the Yankees won the World Series, the Browns reigned as the pro football champs and Johnnie Parsons captured the Indy 500. Prices for basics ranged from a new home at $8,450, new car $1,511, monthly rent $75, gasoline 18 cents per gallon, a postage stamp 3 cents, bread 17 cents to milk 84 cents a gallon. On vinyl 45s, radio stations played Mona Lisa by Nat King Cole, I Wanna Be Loved by the Andrew Sisters and The Tennessee Waltz by Patti Page. At theatre box offices, movie enthusiasts paid 65 cents to see All About Eve, Sunset Boulevard and Father of the Bride. Hollywood stars Bette Davis, Ann Baxter and Celeste Holmes lit up the big screens. After his elongated hospital entrance, Renny's parents took their bundle of joy home to East Enterprise, a small farming village in mid-Switzerland County. He acquired his people skills, work ethics and commitment to detail early in life by working at the family grocery and hardware store there. All of Renny's childhood education held a Switzerland County tie. The affable student, who would eventually make education his profession, attended Allensville Elementary School near East Enterprise and graduated from Vevay High School in 1968. His educational pursuits then veered to Ball State University where he earned his bachelor degree and later to IUPUI for his masters. The lifelong educator also attained certification through Indiana University to guide programs for Gifted and Talented Students, as well as an Ed. S. in Administration of Elementary Schools and an Ed. S. in Administration and Director of Special Education Programs. At Southwestern Elementary School in Hanover, IN, Renny fulfilled multiple roles as teacher, vice principal and principal. In addition, he taught 21 years at four different elementaries for Madison Consolidated Schools - Deputy, Lydia Middleton, Eggleston and E.O. Muncie. Renny belonged to East Enterprise Methodist Church, Switzerland County Historical Society, Ripley County Historical Society, Indiana Retired Teachers Association, Jefferson County Retired Teachers Association and Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity, plus held past memberships in Jefferson County Historical Society and Southwestern Teachers Association. He enjoyed genealogy, photography, cooking and particularly gardening. With many family members serving in the military over the years, veterans held a special spot in Renny's heart. He too exuded much empathy for senior citizens often forgotten and those critically ill. An avid traveler, Renny visited cities, states, countries and continents where he made and nurtured lifelong friends. He appreciated all of his friends who came and cared for him during his trying illness. In his words, "you made his pain and suffering bearable." Renny always tried to send a card regularly to the elderly, the critically ill, nursing home patients and others without family. It was important to him to always try to lift someone's spirits with humor, wit and a bit of orneriness. The ultimate in loyalty and appreciation, Renny made sure you knew he was your friend, with cards, gifts, travel and humor. That affinity was mutual. Evidenced by the glowing comments on recent social media, Renny merited the love and respect of old classmates, former students and teaching colleagues. Please remember his advice, a simple card or call means so much. Well, Renny has left this world better than when he arrived in it. Renny preferred a much later departure, but diabetes, accompanied by 54 surgeries, - unlike his birth - prompted an early exit. His ticket to the "Glory Land" has arrived and his heavenly spot acquired. In a personal note from Renny, "To all of my students and all of my colleagues and friends, remember to leave this world better than you found it. As for me, you will find me "somewhere over the rainbow." Renny died on Monday, November 11, 2019, at 6:10 a.m. at the Baptist Health-Floyd Hospital in New Albany, Indiana with his brother and close friends at his side. Click Here for Tribute or Funeral Service Video A LOVING FAMILY Renny will be missed by his loving brother, Rick Lynn Rieman of Madison, Indiana; his sister in law, Lisa Sullivan Rieman of East Enterprise, Indiana; his nephews, Reggie Rieman and his wife Heather, Ethan Rieman and his fiancee, Kayla Hall, Hunter Rieman; his great nephews, Rylan, Wyatt and Cole; his aunt, Marge Rieman of Lawrenceburg, Indiana; his cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bruce and Bessie Whitham Rieman, Joseph and Maryetta Driver Marsh, his father, Walter Ralph Rieman died on October 10, 1990, his mother, Josie Marie Marsh Rieman died February 10, 1991,and his brother, Reggie M. Rieman died January 22, 2012. CELEBRATION OF LIFEHis remembrance ceremony will be conducted Friday, November 15, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., by his friends at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will be private in the New Liberty Cemetery at East Enterprise, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Friday from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Renny Rieman Remembrance Fund (his brother will choose things to be honored in Renny's memory) or the Wounded Warrior Project. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre's of Madison and Hanover. 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