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Judith Riley Obituary
Sep 7, 1946 - Feb 8, 2024
North Charleston, SC
Judith "Judy" (Herzog) Riley, 77, residing in North Charleston, South Carolina, passed away Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.
Judy was born Sept. 7, 1946, in Sandusky, to Charles E. Herzog Sr. and Dorotha M. (Brutcher) Herzog.
Judy graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1964 and obtained a Bachelor's Degree of Science and Education from Miami University of Ohio in 1968. She was employed as a Physical Education Teacher until she joined U.S. Army in 1973. Judy then married John "Jack" Riley in 1975 at St. Mary's Church. Judy lived a very fulfilling life in which she was adored by many. She was active in a wide variety of military spouse roles during Jack's army career and enjoyed all the travels domestic and abroad that came with military life. She loved being a mother and raised her children with unwavering dedication. She was a proud member of National Defense Transportation Association and current member of Army Transportation Museum Foundation. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with friends and family, reading novels, and a good game of cards.
Judy is survived by her husband, John "Jack" Riley Jr.; daughter, Elizabeth (Brandon) Atkisson of Stafford, Virginia; son, John (Amy) Riley III of Homestead, Florida; grandchildren, Donovan Riley, Andrew Riley, and Abigail Atkisson; brother, Jim (Linda) Herzog; sisters-in-law, Mary Jo Herzog and Katrina S. Riley; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Charles Herzog Jr.
Visitation for friends will be 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Prayers will be recited on at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky.
Those wishing to contribute to Judith's memory may do so to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
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David Ostrom
February 16, 2024
Jack, we are so sorry for your loss.
Savid & Ellen Ostrom
glenn e holzhauser
February 16, 2024
Lost one of the last childhood friends I had. Enjoyed seeing her at Miami. A good person. My sympathy to her family!
Beverly Mills
February 10, 2024
My heart is heavy learning of Judy´s passing. She and Jack are a big part of my memories of my years spent married to an Army Transporter. I do not have the words to make this loss less painful but Jack you and the children are in my thoughts and I will be remembering all the great times we shared.
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