BORN

1950

DIED

2018

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Pensacola, Florida

Renate Riley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 18, 2018.

Renate Riley was born in Bremerhaven Germany on June 24 1950 to the late Henrich and Thea Zachert. She passed away on January 17, 2018.

She is survived by her husband Michael Riley, Retired Master Chief Petty Officer (CTRCM). Renate accompanied her husband to many Overseas and stateside locations during his career. She traveled to Misawa Japan, Rota Spain, NTTC Pensacola, Florida; Millington, Tennessee; Augsburg and Bremerhaven Germany, and NSA Ft George G Meade.

She always gave support and help to others, and is remembered by her many friends and family members for providing assistance and comfort during times of need. She went out of her way to provide support and comfort to people she did not know that she encountered during her lifetime, without hesitation . She will be missed by her family and friends and the many people's lives that she touched.

A visitation and reception will take place from 8:00-9:30AM Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home. Interment will immediately follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.

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January 24, 2018

bea and david eisenhaur

sorry for your loss

January 20, 2018

Michael Boling

Our condolences go out to Mike Riley and his family for the loss of Renate. She was a warm and loving person whom I had the great pleasure to know and share many good times with her and Mike. She will be missed. May God grant her peace and eternal life in His Kingdom.

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8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Oak Lawn Funeral Home

619 New Warrington Road, Pensacola, FL 32506

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23

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Barrancas National Cemetery

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