Jacqueline Rieger

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Light snow will overspread the area from the northwest this morning. An increased coverage of snow showers is expected to develop this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust up to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible in areas where heavier snow bands develop this afternoon into early evening.
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Friday, February 20th, 2026

Jacqueline Rieger

Jacqueline Lynn Rieger, 76, of St. Marys, OH died 11:34 p.m. Tuesday February 17, 2026 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.

She was born July 1, 1949 in Ft. Smith, AR. On September 5, 1965 in St. Marys, OH she married Richard "Dick" A. Rieger, who survives.

Also survived by son Mike Rieger of St. Marys, OH; daughter Stephanie (Todd) Fortman of St. Marys, OH; son Eric (Cheryl) Rieger of St. Marys, OH; 13 grandchildren 22 great-grandchildren; brother Danny Holt of Xenia, OH; sister Pamela Geise of Delphos, OH; and sister-in-law Christina White of New Bremen, OH.

Preceded in death by mother Mary Elszabeth Goodwin-Orders; son Todd Rieger; brother Paul "Sonny" White; and sister Elizabeth Rose.

Jacquie was primarily a homemaker, and she also worked as a nursing assistant in the obstetrics department of JTDM Hospital for a number of years. An immaculate housekeeper, her favorite pastimes included watching television, shopping for her great-grandchildren. She and Dick created many treasured memories while camping with family and good friends. Together, they served as VIP/ Goodwill Ambassadors for the Grand Lake St. Marys Campground.

Rites are scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday February 24, 2024 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery in St. Marys.

Visitation 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home on High Street.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Jacquie's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.

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