of Paris, AR

October 13, 1949 - December 16, 2019

David Joseph Rieder, Sr., 70, a resident of Paris, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at his home.

He was born October 13, 1949, in Paris to the late Gilbert Rieder and Bertha (Yother) Wineberg. David spent his working years as a mechanic and a stone mason for numerous years and most recently as a paramedic for the Logan County EMS. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris. In his spare time David enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter, Monica Varela and brother, James ''Jimbo'' Rieder.

Survivors include two sons, David Rieder, Jr. and wife, Stephanie of Clarksville and Brandon Rieder and wife, Amanda of Paris; a daughter, Geneva ''Jenny'' Rieder and significant other, Michael Jorden of Paris; eleven grandchildren, Andrew Davis, Nick Davis, Ciara Rieder, Emmaline Rieder, Kenleigh Rieder, Ethan Rogers, Madelyn Rieder, Parker Rieder, Morgan Lovell, Jason Lovell, II and Amber Lovell; a brother, Billy Rieder and wife, Ruth of Midway; a sister, Carol Gindhart of Paris and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2019, at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.

The funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2019, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris with Fr. Reginald Udouj, OSB. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Andrew Davis, Nick Davis, Tommy Michaud, Nate Davidson, Jason Lovell, Ryan Gindhart and Cletis Rieder. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Jorden, Ethan Rogers, John Soller and Harold Stewart.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com