Genevieve Rieckhoff, 94, of Oak Grove, MO, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 14th at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove; burial following in Concordia Baptist Cemetery, Concordia, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13th at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made for eye research in care of the family.
Genny was born March 13, 1927, to Frank and Barbara (Beck) Goring. In Higginsville, MO. Her dad co-owned and operated the Goring-Helliker Mining Co. and her mom stayed home cooking, cleaning, and care for her and her 7 siblings.
Genny worked at the International Shoe Factory in Higginsville until she met her Prince Charming, Virgil Rieckhoff. They were married on January 18, 1948. They moved to Kansas City, MO, for a short time before buying a farm in Oak Grove, MO, where they raised their two daughters, Beatrice and Karen. They started their own business, Oak Grove Plumbing & Heating, and operated it until retiring and moving to the Lake of the Ozarks.
Genny was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 624 in Sunrise Beach, MO. She served as past president, 2nd vice president, and treasurer. She volunteered countless hours to help raise money to support veterans, their families, and the community. Genny was a 25-year member of the Hurricane Deck Lions club and served on the executive board. She volunteered numerous hours to help raise money for eye research. She was a past member of the Community Elks Lodge #2705 in Laurie, MO.
Genny was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Barbara Goring; her loving husband of 44 years, Virgil Rieckhoff; daughter and son-in-law, Beatrice and Ed Norton; four brothers: Francis, Richard, Donald, and Kenneth Goring; and two sisters, Marcella Schrieffer and Barbara Barnett. She lives on through her daughter Karen Rieckhoff; two grandsons, William (Kelley) Manns and Ed Norton; two granddaughters, Melissa (Tom) Thrasher and Theresa (Anthony) Vigliaturo; 13 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Howard Goring; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
Genny treasured her family and embraced every moment with them. Any achievements made by them, big or small, brought her absolute joy. She loved to travel, fish, play bingo, work puzzles, embroidery, and play pitch (Especially when she was on the winning team). Her laughter, kindness, humor, and caring ways will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Tom and Margie Heinsz
12 Oct 2021Genny was one of a kind. She loved life and enjoyed every day. She was our neighbor at the lake from 1995 until she moved in with her granddaughter. She was the best neighbor anyone could have. She was kind ,good hearted , and lots of fun. Tom and I would play Yahtzee with her and most of the time she would win. Her andI would go to bingo together and have lots of fun. She loved the Legion and we would meet her up there for a few drinks.
Tom and I are going to miss her. We loved her so much.
Whenever our grandson Jacob was down and we were making s’mores, he would always have to bring Genny one,
He loved her too. She was loved by all and will be missed by all 😢
Marlene Strait
13 Oct 2021I did not know Jenny very long but she made me laugh and I am so glad I met her. She loved her family so much .