MARY ANNETTE RIEDMAN
Mary Annette Riedman, 83, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Providence Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, where she had been a patient for the last month.
A daughter of Carl and Betty Cook Fassold, Annette was born in Harrison, Ohio on March 3, 1937. She graduated from Brookville High School with the class of 1955. She earned her Associate Degree in Marketing from Northwood University through their Distance Degree program.
Annette married James Riedman on June 20, 1959, at Saint Michael’s Catholic Church in Brookville. Her brother-in-law, Msgr. Joseph Riedman, officiated.
Annette began a long and successful career in banking in 1957, at Franklin County Bank (FCN) in Brookville. After her marriage, she worked in banking at Central State Bank, which later became Fifth Third Bank in Connersville, earning the position of Executive Vice President of Marketing. In addition to her banking career, she was passionately involved in the Connersville community. Included in her many successes was being a Redcoat and Board Member of The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. She served as a board member on the Fayette Memorial Hospital Board, enjoyed serving the Connersville citizens on the City Council, and recently served the city again on our local Board of Works. Annette was also involved in many local service organizations, including the Local Rotary Club, Lions Club, Saint Anne Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella and for several years hosted a prayer group in her home. Along with her husband, Annette owned and participated in the operation of Riedman Motors Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram for 61 years. After retiring from banking, Annette worked in the family business. If you wanted to visit with almost any Riedman, you simply could go to 610 Grand Ave.
Annette celebrated her Christianity with her Faith Family of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, where she enthusiastically shared her love for God by being involved at both the Parish and the School. While her children were attending St. Gabriel School, she volunteered as a gym teacher, the dreaded lunch duty mom or anything asked of her. Her greatest joy at school was sharing that Jesus loves you…no matter what. In the Parish, she was deeply involved in the Charismatic ministries, and served on many parish committees and ministries. Her love of God’s presence in His Word and Eucharist led her to serve as a Lector and Eucharistic Minister. Even through the pandemic lockdown, she seldom missed Weekend Mass (sometimes watched virtually) and her daily rosary.
Always the loving encourager, Annette was devoted to her husband, her children, daughter and son in-law, and, especially, her grandchildren, showering them all with her unconditional love, warm hugs, sunny disposition and her love of God. Every visit or phone call always ended with Grandma saying “Love you more!”
In addition to her devoted husband of 61 years, James Riedman, Annette is survived by Kathryn Richards (Peter), of Los Angeles, CA, Jeff Riedman (Debra), of Connersville, grandson Victor Riedman, granddaughters Abigail and Anne Marie Riedman, sister, Karen Frank (James) and brother, Bruce Fassold (Patty).
Annette was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Bonnie Adams and a grandson, Andrew Riedman.
Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Dustin Boehm at 11 a.m., on Saturday February 13, 2021, at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Gabriel Catholic Church, the St. Gabriel School Endowment Fund or Fayette County Foundation. Online condolences may be made at millermosterrobbins.com. Those unable to physically attend the Saturday Funeral may attend virtually by visiting www.millermosterrobbins.com and click on to her obituary Saturday at 11 a.m.