Joseph Dwight Riederer

RIEDERER — Joseph Dwight, 89; born Dec. 18, 1931, Ketchikan, Alaska; died June 6, 2021, Sitka Alaska. Surviving: spouse, Jean Riederer; sister, Joelle Elliston; daughters, Sheri Wagner, Carolyn (Riederer) Annerud, Sandy Wagner Young, Gail Riederer; sons, Drue Wagner, Craig Wagner, Dwight, Riederer, Mark Riederer; grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Joe Riederer died quietly June 6, 2021 with family by his side at the Sitka Pioneers Home.  

Joe was born in Ketchikan, and met his lifetime sweetheart Jean Wickward when they were 15. They were married five years later and celebrated their 70th anniversary this year. They raised 8 children in their home  full of happiness, discipline and love.

Joe served in the army before attending Loma Linda University School of Medicine and moved to Juneau in 1961. He practiced medicine there for more than 45 years. He was a commercial fisherman before and after his medical career.

His wishes were for a simple family graveside service which was held in Juneau.

He is survived by his wife Jean Riederer, sister Joelle Elliston, and children Sheri Wagner, Carolyn Riederer Annerud, Drue Wagner, Craig Wagner, Mark Riederer, Sandy Wagner Young, Dwight Riederer, and Gail Riederer, grandchildren and great grandchildren.   

He is loved and missed. The Family thanks his many friends and the Sitka Pioneers Home staff for their loving care.

Friends are welcome to share their memories of Joe at Celebrating Joe Riederer’s Life - a Facebook page open to the public.