Denise Marie Riese, age 66, of Monroe passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at her home. She was born the daughter of David and Dorathy (Lainio) Dowden on July 8, 1956 in Illinois. She was a 1975 graduate of Albany High School. Denise was united in marriage to Randy L. Riese on August 25, 1984.

Denise was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Monroe, where she had taught Sunday School. She had also been a Girl Scout Leader for 12 years.

Denise is survived by her husband of 38 years, Randy; daughter, Stephanie Riese; siblings, D. Lynn (fiancé, Ron Krupke) Dowden Novak, Dorathy (Griffith) Williams, Daniel (Kathy) Dowden, and Donald Riese. She is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved and adored; as well as many extended relatives and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, David Dowden; and nephew, Nickolai Dowden.

A Memorial Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00PM on Friday, September 9, 2022 at SHRINER HAGER GOHLKE Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Denise’s Life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.