Dear Markus, Harald, Stevie (the name I remember you by, from so long ago), I was sad to hear belatedly that the gentle, kind, twinkling-eye Onkel Manfried passed away, glad to see the word "peacefully" (and don't doubt it!). I'm very very sorry for the loss of your papa and the children's Opa. Take care, hope to one day cross paths again.
~louise (nee becker)

Our deepest condolences from the entire Swedish family. 
Ingeborg think a lot about him and their happy childhood.

To Steve ,Mary, Jessica and all of the Rieck family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of great sadness .
The McEwans

Thank you for the kind words about my father.  He was always quiet genius to me and it was wonderful to hear that others saw that too.  Your comments are helping me.  Thank you.

My deepest sympathies go out to Manfred's family. Manfred was my good friend and co-worker and I feel very fortunate to have known him.

Sincere condolences from family Neumann, Friesenheim/Germany. We lost our uncle who had always an positive spirit to us.
His technical ideas, photographies, fishing experiences (never caught a fish) and his positive thinking we will never forget.
Angelika, Frank, Felix, Sebastian, Daniel & Annika Neumann

My deepest sympathies to Manfred's family and friends.  Manfred was a gentleman and an expert as his work. For many years he was a key figure in the Optometry family at the University of Waterloo.  

Jake Sivak

I had the honour of working with Manfred when I was a student and then later as a faculty member at the School of Optometry.  Manfred seemed able to build or fix anything, creating high quality research instrumentation and making teaching and research equipment last long after it should.  He had a great laugh and I treasure some of our conversations.  Manfred was an important contributor to the school.  Thanks Manfred.

Marlee Spafford
Professor; Associate Dean of Science, Undergraduate Studies

To Manfred's family,
It was a privilege to know and work with Manfred at the School of Optometry. Everyone was  welcome in his immaculate workshop and he would always, with quiet diligence, go to great lengths to assist us all. 
My condolences to your family. 
Marg Kerr-Lawson

Hello. Manfred and I were friends at the School of Optometry. I was always bringing equipment to him for new plugs, and it got to be a joke that whenever he saw me it was for that reason. He was a kind and happy man that I was very fortunate to know. He was a good friend. I must be teaching in Toronto on Thursday or I would come to his memorial. I will not forget him.

Sincere condolences to Manfred's family. He will be remembered fondly.

Anne Weber (School of Optometry)

Dear Markus, Harald, Steven, and your dear Families. Claus and I send you our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved Dad. We cherished Manfred as a good friend from our youth. - In his memory a donation to the Food Bank will be made. With all our Love and Sympathy!

Manfred had a genius for electronic controls and he built many of them for my research lab.  He was also very kind and considerate to everyone.  It was a privilege to know him.  My condolences to the family.  Unfortunately, I am teaching in the clinic on Thursday, so cannot attend the memorial, but I will be thinking of Manfred.

B. Ralph Chou
Professor Emeritus, School of Optometry

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Manfred Rieck

21 September, 1929 – 28 January, 2014

Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre

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