MADISON - Jan C. Riek, age 85, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at UW Hospital and Clinics. He was born on July 12, 1938, in Plain, the son of Clement and Marion (Magli) Riek.

Jan grew up in Plain and attended St. Luke’s Catholic Grade School and graduated from St. Luke’s Catholic High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the UW- Madison. Jan worked as an electrical engineer but also found his career to be a hobby for himself.

Jan married the love of his life, Mary Kay (McPhillips) Riek, on April 15, 1963. Together they raised three daughters of whom he was so proud. He will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He also loved his loyal feline companion, Casey, who was always by his side.

Jan was intelligent and creative, holding several patents. He enjoyed monitoring the weather and loved receiving science related gifts from his children. Jan and Mary Kay enjoyed traveling, mostly out east, especially to Boston and Maine and their unforgettable road trip to Alabama that they survived! They also loved taking family trips to Wisconsin Dells.

Jan is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Kay; three daughters, Julie Voeck, Lori Marx and Diane (Saul) Easley; grandchild, Evan Marx; brother, Douglas Riek; sisters, Lynn Rae (Betty Kareen) Liegel and Debbie (Clif) Cavanaugh; sister-in-law, Helen Riek; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tony Riek; stepfather, Jack Liegel; son-in-law, David Marx; and brother-in-law, Ken Bindl.

A celebration of life will be held at Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Care, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12 noon on Monday, March 18, 2024. Burial will follow at Blooming Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the celebration of life on Monday. A luncheon will follow at the EAGLES CLUB, 2109 Bartillon Drive, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Monday.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Jan Clement Riek

July 12, 1938 - March 02, 2024

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