Ronnie Lee Rieger, 66, of Beyersville, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023.
Ronnie was born Oct.
1, 1956, in Taylor, to the late Otto and Millie (Fojtik) Rieger.
He graduated from Thrall High School and continued on to receive a degree from Texas State Technical College in Waco in building trades.
Ronnie married Lyn Curry May 19, 2007.
They were married for 16 years.
He worked on the family farm side-by-side with his father. After graduating from TSTC, he worked for various companies building track homes, duplexes and apartment complexes.
Ronnie worked many years for Meritage and Legacy Homes, winning awards for excellence in construction and high volume.
He started his own company in 2012. Star of Texas Custom Homes was his dream job, and he built some of the most beautiful custom homes in the area, making so many lasting close friendships along the way.
Ronnie was a proud member of the SPJST. He served in many capacities including president of Taylor Lodge 29, District 2 president and Chairman of the By-Lays at the state level.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother, Bobby Gene.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Lyn; his son, Tommy Harrison (AmyJo); daughters, Nikki Leschber (Clint) and Kristen Rieger. He treated his step-children as his own, Brady Teat, Travis Franks and Stacy Franks. Ronnie loved his grandchildren and was so proud of them, Paige Leschber, Wyatt Leschber, Garrett Harrison, Ethan Harrison, Izzy Harrison, Bradyn Teat, Andylyn Teat, Caitlyn Layne, Kristen Chick, Lee Ann Stricklin and Brock Stricklin; as well as three great-grandchildren– Karlee, Cole and Jax. He was proud to be their PoPo.
He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Wolf and brother-in-law Jodie; aunt, Dorthy Hirt; uncle, Robert; aunt, Loretta Treadwell; nieces, nephews, cousins and the many friends he considered family.
Pallbearers are his grandchildren, Paige, Wyatt, Garrett, Ethan, Izzy, Bradyn, Andylyn, Caitlyn, Kristen, Lee Ann and Brock.
A visitation for Ronnie will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at Condra Funeral Home, 503 Talbot Street in Taylor. A funeral service will be held Thursday, July 27, at 10 a.m. at St.
Mary Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider making a memorial donation in Ronnie’s name to the Tom Harrison Benefit at the Eagle Bank in Taylor.
The family of Ronnie Rieger thanks everyone for the outpouring of love, prayers and support.
