OUR STAFF
Martin “Marty” Rieken
Funeral Director
A lifelong member of the Griswold community, Marty Rieken graduated from Griswold High School in 1993 before continuing his education at South Dakota State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1997. He then pursued his calling in funeral service at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Illinois, graduating in 1998.
After gaining valuable experience at several funeral homes while at school in South Dakota, Illinois and Iowa, Marty and his wife, Kristy, returned home to invest in the community that shaped him. In 2001, they purchased Vieth Funeral Home from Alan and Suzanne Vieth. In 2012, they expanded their service to the region by purchasing Duhn Funeral Home, continuing their commitment to local families.
Marty and Kristy are the proud parents of five children — Kyler, Keaten, Kort, Kasper, and Maelie — and are deeply rooted in both their profession and their community.
Throughout his career, Marty has been a dedicated leader within the funeral service profession. He has been active in the Iowa Funeral Directors Association, serving as a past president of the board, and has chaired the Iowa Board of Mortuary Science. He also serves as past president of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, the organization responsible for regulating the National Board Exam for funeral directors.
Closer to home, Marty remains actively involved in church and community organizations and is a familiar voice at Riverside athletic events — reflecting his lifelong dedication not only to his profession, but to the people and community he proudly serves.
Martin “Marty” Rieken
Funeral Director
A lifelong member of the Griswold community, Marty Rieken graduated from Griswold High School in 1993 before continuing his education at South Dakota State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1997. He then pursued his calling in funeral service at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Illinois, graduating in 1998.
After gaining valuable experience at several funeral homes while at school in South Dakota, Illinois and Iowa, Marty and his wife, Kristy, returned home to invest in the community that shaped him. In 2001, they purchased Vieth Funeral Home from Alan and Suzanne Vieth. In 2012, they expanded their service to the region by purchasing Duhn Funeral Home, continuing their commitment to local families.
Marty and Kristy are the proud parents of five children — Kyler, Keaten, Kort, Kasper, and Maelie — and are deeply rooted in both their profession and their community.
Throughout his career, Marty has been a dedicated leader within the funeral service profession. He has been active in the Iowa Funeral Directors Association, serving as a past president of the board, and has chaired the Iowa Board of Mortuary Science. He also serves as past president of the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, the organization responsible for regulating the National Board Exam for funeral directors.
Closer to home, Marty remains actively involved in church and community organizations and is a familiar voice at Riverside athletic events — reflecting his lifelong dedication not only to his profession, but to the people and community he proudly serves.
Kristy Rieken
Office Manager
Kristy Rieken works side by side with Marty in every aspect of the Rieken Funeral Home business, offering compassionate support to families while helping guide the day-to-day operations behind the scenes.
In addition to her work at the funeral home, Kristy is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). She earned her degree from South Dakota State University in 1997 and completed her internship at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in 1998. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals through a variety of professional roles and community involvement.
At home, Kristy’s most cherished role is serving as activity coordinator, encourager, and steady presence for their five children — balancing family life with service to others. Whether caring for families in their time of need or promoting health and wellness in the community, Kristy’s heart for service is evident in all she does.
Kristy Rieken
Office Manager
Kristy Rieken works side by side with Marty in every aspect of the Rieken Funeral Home business, offering compassionate support to families while helping guide the day-to-day operations behind the scenes.
In addition to her work at the funeral home, Kristy is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). She earned her degree from South Dakota State University in 1997 and completed her internship at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in 1998. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals through a variety of professional roles and community involvement.
At home, Kristy’s most cherished role is serving as activity coordinator, encourager, and steady presence for their five children — balancing family life with service to others. Whether caring for families in their time of need or promoting health and wellness in the community, Kristy’s heart for service is evident in all she does.
George Rieken
Funeral Assistant
George Rieken
Funeral Assistant
Bernie Bolton
Funeral Assistant
Bernie Bolton
Funeral Assistant
Staci L. Shearer
Funeral Director/Pre-Need Agent
Staci was born and raised in the community of Farragut, where she currently resides. Staci has been involved in funeral service since 2005 when she graduated from Kansas City Kansas Community College with a degree in Mortuary Science. She believes that her work in the funeral industry is making a difference in people's lives. To her, being a funeral director is more than just a job title, its her passion.
Staci currently attends church at United Faith in Sidney, is chairperson of the Farragut Cemetery Board, a member of the Shenandoah Rotary Club, serves on the Admiral Manor Housing Board in Farragut and is a part-time pastor for various churches throughout southwest Iowa. Staci also hold a funeral directors license in the State of Missouri. Her family includes her grown children Riley Scroggie and fiancé Holly Harris of Tulsa, OK and Miranda Scroggie of Sparks, NV along with her fiance Brian Maxine and his daughter Sophie of Shenandoah. She is the daughter of Kirk and Sherry (Funkhouser) Shearer now of Bettendorf, Iowa. Some of her favorites include enjoying seafood dishes, spending time outdoors walking and traveling.
Staci L. Shearer
Funeral Director/Pre-Need Agent
Staci was born and raised in the community of Farragut, where she currently resides. Staci has been involved in funeral service since 2005 when she graduated from Kansas City Kansas Community College with a degree in Mortuary Science. She believes that her work in the funeral industry is making a difference in people's lives. To her, being a funeral director is more than just a job title, its her passion.
Staci currently attends church at United Faith in Sidney, is chairperson of the Farragut Cemetery Board, a member of the Shenandoah Rotary Club, serves on the Admiral Manor Housing Board in Farragut and is a part-time pastor for various churches throughout southwest Iowa. Staci also hold a funeral directors license in the State of Missouri. Her family includes her grown children Riley Scroggie and fiancé Holly Harris of Tulsa, OK and Miranda Scroggie of Sparks, NV along with her fiance Brian Maxine and his daughter Sophie of Shenandoah. She is the daughter of Kirk and Sherry (Funkhouser) Shearer now of Bettendorf, Iowa. Some of her favorites include enjoying seafood dishes, spending time outdoors walking and traveling.
