Bernard "Pete" Riley

Bernard (Pete) Riley 93 of Corning IA passed away November 13, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Adams County, after high school graduation he served in the United States Army from 1952-53 during the Korean Conflict. He earned a Combat Infantry Badge and a Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Stars. Upon return from the war, he married his girlfriend Dorthea Barton on October 23, 1954. They recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. 

Pete spent the next 40 plus years working at the Red Star Mills in Corning. He knew every farmer in the county! He enjoyed collecting model tractors and doing carpentry work. He was also the “fix it man” for the family. Anything that needed fixed, he was the man to do it. 

He is survived by his wife Dorthea, children Sheri (husband Ken Toms) and Lori (husband Steve Weigel). He has three granddaughters Morgan Weigel of San Diego CA, Anna Weigel of Davis CA and Shelby Toms of Omaha NE. He was proceeded in death by his parents Merrill and Margaret Riley and a daughter Barbara DeeAnn (1956-57) 

A graveside service to celebrate Pete’s life will be held Saturday November 23rd at 1:00 pm in the Walnut Grove Cemetery Corning. Military Honors will be provided by the Iowa National Guard Honor Guard and Theodore J. Martens VFW Post #1797. In lieu of flowers the family requests any memorial donations be sent to Every Step Hospice Mt Ayr, IA. Condolences and memories may be shared on-line at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.