Obituary of Mildred G. Riesen

Mildred Gilpin "Millie" Riesen Sidney, NY On January 13, 2015, Mildred went to be with our Lord. Mildred was born October 5, 1918 on Chestnut Street in Oneonta, New York, the only child of Herber and Belle (Lawyer) Gilpin. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 73 years, Gottfried (Fred) Riesen, her daughter, Judith (Richard) Wright, her grandchildren, Todd (Heather) Wright and Wendy (Gregory) Fortune. She also leaves behind six great-grandsons: Christopher and Michael Wright, Patrick, Andrew, Matthew and Ryan Fortune. Millie was a graduate of Oneonta High School and attended Cobleskill Agricultural School. She was employed by Bendix for 29 years where she was an inspector, retiring in 1981. Her first love was being a homemaker and mother. In her younger years, she was a Girl Scout leader. She was a lifelong member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Oneonta. Millie and Fred were avid dancers and floated across many dance floors in the Oneonta and Sidney area. She was also an avid bowler, attending many state tournaments and having a wonderful time with all of her friends. She was a lifelong and devoted member of the United Methodist Church. After retirement, she became very active in the Sidney Hospital Guild. She served as President and also served as membership and hostess chairman. She was also a member of the neighborhood assistant to the New York State Home for Disabled Persons in Sidney. Millie was well known for her outgoing and friendly personality and had many friends. She kept her smile right up until the end. Friends are invited to call from 10:00am to 11:00am on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney. Funeral services will begin at 11:00am at the funeral chapel with Rev. Thomas Pullyblank, pastor of the Sidney United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will take place in Oneonta Plains Cemetery in the spring. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.