Ilse Maria Rieden

Ilse Maria Rieden passed away the morning of Wednesday, September 4, 2024, after receiving loving devotion and care from her nephew, Kevin J. McConnell. She was born in Munich, Germany, and enjoyed a long, successful career as an administrative assistant to the Bavarian ministry of environment. Upon her retirement in 2004, she relocated to Scott County, VA, to be near her sister, Pia McConnell, and her extended family.

Ilse was a passionate philanthropist who generously donated her time and resources helping animals. Ilse also actively participated and volunteered at her beloved church, Saint Bernard’s.

Preceding Ilse in death are her parents, Albert and Anna Rieden; niece, Margaret McConnell Coleman and husband, Geoffrey; nephews, Gregory McConnell; and brother-in-law, Frank D. McConnell.

Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Pia Rieden McConnell; nephews, Kevin McConnell (Stephanie), Stephen McConnell; great nieces, Olivia Morgan (Robert), their children: Ryder, Reagan, Riley Morgan, and Valerie Palmer (Brady), and their son, Coleman Palmer; and special friends, Harold and Shelly Walker.

A visitation will be held from 2-3p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the St. Bernard’s Church, Gate City, VA. A funeral mass will follow at 3:00p.m., with Father Tim Drake officiating.

An online guest register is available for the Rieden family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Ilse Maria Rieden.