PAYNE: Marietta Ruth Riley, age 74 died Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN.
She was born December 13, 1938 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Orville E. and Inez E. (Snook) Long. On June 28, 1959 she married Carl L. Riley Jr. She was a registered nurse; owner/operator of PNF Pet Products, Paulding, Ohio; ZIVI Bear
Samoyed; and Buckeye Samoyed Rescue. She was a member of United Methodist Church; United Methodist Women; Church Food Bank; Northeast Indiana Kennel Club of Indiana; and Samoyed Club of America.
She is survived by her husband, Carl Riley, Payne; three brothers, Donald E. (Martha J.) Long, Livingston, TX, Ralph E. Long, Antwerp, and Timothy Long, Ft. Wayne, IN; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Sharon Long, and stepmother, June Long.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Tuesday, September 24 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Payne, with Rev. David Rohrer officiating. Burial will follow in Lehman Cemetery, Payne.
Visitation will be 2 – 8PM Monday, September 23 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Donations may be made to Samoyed Club of America or Purdue University Veterinary Department.
Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com
