Loucille M. Riessland

November 25, 1923 - July 31, 2020

Loucille M. Riessland, 96 of Grand Island died on Friday, July 31, 2020 at her home with her loving daughter by her side. Graveside services will be 11 AM Wednesday, August 5th in the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Masks are required. Daniel Naranjo will officiate. All Faiths Funeral Home is serving the family. Loucille was born on November 25, 1923 at Litchfield, NE the daughter of Mervin and Lena (Lang) Halbiesen. Following her graduation from Litchfield High School she attended Kearney College. On August 17, 1943 she was united in marriage to Robert F. Riessland aboard Naval Air Station Alameda, CA while Robert was serving in the U.S. Navy. They made their home in Grand Island. The family moved to North Platte when Robert was transferred with Union Pacific, returning to Grand Island following retirement. Loucille loved decorating, having a certificate in interior design. She was a Life Master Bridge Player, loved entertaining in her home, organizing events and was a member of several organizations. Loucille loved writing and receiving letters and cards. Saving many cards, folding gift boxes with them. Another love was her cloth Christmas trees, sharing with hundreds. She loved people and had many good friends and family. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Sandy (Vance) Smith of California and Julie Melancon of Grand Island; son-in-law, Bob Manemann of California; grandchildren, Sloan, Mandy, Joseph and Mariah and great grandchildren, Morgan, Maura, Emma, Mason and Samuel and soon to be Landry. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Joe Riessland, daughter, Susie Manemann and her parents and four siblings. Online condolences may be sent to www.giallfaiths.com