Judy Ann Rieck

Cedar Falls – Judy Ann Rieck, age 75, of Cedar Falls, died Friday. December 1, 2023 at Pinnacle Specialty Care in Cedar Falls. She was born February 4, 1948, in Cresco, Iowa, the daughter of Clement Carolan and Geraldine Huber. Most of her childhood she was raised by her mom and stepdad, Richard Burke. Judy graduated from Don Bosco High School in Waterloo in the class of 1965. On April 29, 1967, she was united in marriage to Robert Ray Rieck at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waterloo. Together they raised four children: Lisa, Brenda, Heather and John with Judy staying home taking the role of homemaker. Judy enjoyed thrifting and attending flea markets with her husband in order to find various collectibles and antiques to keep or consign at the Turkey River Mall. Her specialty was Fire King glassware, salt and pepper shakers, and Texas Ware bowls. During the long winters in Iowa, you would often find Judy crocheting colorful blankets to pass the time. She also enjoyed her time in the kitchen, cooking and baking from her extensive list of recipes (top two included below!). Judy and Bob would often play cards, celebrate, and go out to eat with their neighborhood friends in order to get away from their outstanding, well-behaved kids. "Toot" also loved her four-legged, furry companions and her long list of friends included George, Spring, Pepper, Abby, and Paris. Judy is survived by: her husband, Robert of Cedar Falls; three daughters, Lisa (Bill) Bradford of Cedar Falls, Brenda Scott of Caledonia, Michigan, and Heather (Scott) Carpenter of Bradenton, FL; one son, John (Mary Hovey) Rieck of Eldridge, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Madison, Megan and Carson Bradford, Alli Hardy, Olivia Teague, and Elsie and Henry Rieck; a sister, Kathy Cooley of Waterloo; two brothers, Tom (Kelly) Burke of France, and Greg Burke of Washburn, Iowa. She was preceded in death by: her brother, James Burke; two nephews, Austin and Adam Burke; a niece, Jen Kositzky; and two brothers-in-law Edward Cooley and Marlyn Rieck. A visitation for friends and family will be from 4-7pm on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Richardson Funeral Service in Cedar Falls. Private family services and a graveside service will occur at Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be directed to the family, to be designated at a later date. Online guestbook at www.richardsonfuneralservice.com Pumpkin Bars Beat together four eggs and one cup oil. Add one cup pumpkin, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp cinnamon, 2 c. sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp baking powder, and 2 c. flour. Bake @ 350 degrees for 20-25 min. Frosting: 8 oz. cream cheese, 1 stick margarine, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 cup powdered sugar Caramel Corn 20-30 c. popped corn, 2 cups brown sugar (packed), 1 c. butter (or margarine), 1/2 c. light corn syrup, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp baking soda. Heat oven to 200 degrees. Mix brown sugar, butter, syrup, and salt in a pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until it bubbles around the edge. Cook 5 minutes more, remove from heat, stir in baking soda. Pour over popcorn and place in the oven, stirring every 15 minutes for 1 hour.

Judy Ann Rieck

February 4, 1948 - December 1, 2023