David Alan Rieke

David Alan Rieke, 67, born on Oct. 3, 1953, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and passed away on Aug. 26, 2021, in Houston TX. David was the younger son of Kenneth Lee Rieke and Frances Berenice Rieke. David grew up in Springfield (Delaware County), and in Upper St. Clair (near Pittsburgh) Pennsylvania. He graduated from Upper St. Clair High School. He also graduated from Robert Morris College in Pennsylvania and received a graduate degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Though Dave wasn’t born in Texas, he got here as fast as he could, moving to Houston in the late 1970s – his mom was a native Texan, though her family moved just over the state line to Oklahoma after she was born. While Dave was growing up, family vacations involved a long trip every other year to visit Rieke relatives in Sterling Colorado and Reynolds family members in Altus, Oklahoma. Dave had a long career as a salesperson in the automobile services and sales industry. He was last employed with Demontrond Automotive Group Inc. His big smile, friendliness, courtesy, and easygoing ways combined with attention to detail, honesty and determination were evident throughout his career. Dave loved the outdoors, enjoying (at various times) scuba diving, sailing a catamaran, and especially riding his motorcycle. Brought up by an engineer who involved his sons in all kinds of projects, he was able to work on home improvements as well as automobiles and yard work. His mother made sure he knew how to do his own laundry and other household tasks, though his interest in the kitchen was mostly concerned with eating. He definitely had a sweet tooth! He supported his family in all their activities, and was always there for them, spending long hours on the soccer field and other sports venues, and at school activities. Dave loved his wife, family, friends, and life, and will be remembered for his cheerfulness and kindness, and for all the ways he helped people. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was survived by his wife, Francisca L. Rieke of Spring, TX., daughter, Kristene Rieke (David Armas) of Debary, FL., stepchildren, John David Gulledge (Sahra McFarland) of Debary FL., Jeramey (Gammy) Gulledge of North Carolina, Gabriel (Jeannie) Garcia of Kingsville, TX., John David Garcia of Odessa, TX., and Maria D. Garcia of Spring, TX.; his brother, Paul (Debra) Rieke of Houston, TX.; niece, Kirsten Rieke of Midland, TX.; stepmother, Valerie Rieke of San Antonio, TX. Also survived by his aunts Eula Rieke (CA.), Berenice Rieke Crosston (CA.), Mildred Rieke Beebe (CO.), and Rebecca Reynolds Young (Midlothian); grandchildren, Aiden James Gulledge, Austin David Gulledge, Seth Gulledge, Abbryell Garcia, Josiah Garcia, Gabriella Garcia, Liana Garcia, Alexia Garcia, Jaiden Garcia and Neriah Garcia.

David Alan Rieke

October 3, 1953 - August 26, 2021