Fred Rilling
October 17, 1928 ~ July 9, 2018
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Fred Rilling went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on July 9, 2018, at age 89.
Fred is survived by Thelma, his wife of 58 years; his son, Mark (Trish) Rilling; daughter, Nancy (Mike) Scialla; and grandchildren, Decklan, Maya and Matthew Rilling and Kylen, Brenden and Landon Scialla; also his sister, Eleanor Larsen of Ft. Meyers, Fla.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold; and sister, Jeanne Reece.
Fred was born Oct. 17, 1928, in Richmond Hills, NYC. Upon high school graduation, he joined the Marines at age 17 to proudly serve his country for three years. In 1954, Fred graduated with a B.S. in Animal Science from Colorado A&M College, now Colorado State University. He earned an M.S. in Reproductive Physiology from U of Wisconsin, Madison. After a few years in the livestock industry, Fred worked 30 years as a Pharmaceutical Sales Rep, traveling Southern Colorado and Utah.
He enjoyed riding his horses on the high mountain trails with family and friends, camping and fishing the high lakes.
Fred wishes to acknowledge the love and friendship of his church family, various medical staff, Sangre de Cristo Hospice, and kind and helpful neighbors.
Inurnment, 9 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery followed by the service at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at Central Christian Church, 1902 N. Hudson Ave. Memorials may be made to Central Christian Church, 1902 N. Hudson Ave., Pueblo, CO 81001 or Salvation Army, 401 S. Prairie Ave., Pueblo, CO 81005. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com
A cowboy.
I’m so sorry I didn’t know about Fred’s passing earlier. He was a wonderful man that I always looked for in church. He always had an interest in what was going on in my life, and always had a fist bump waiting for me. The whole family are great people and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Even though it’s been a year and a half I’m sure there is a big hole left by his absence.
Thelma and family,
Thank you for sending us the church bulletin and Fred’s service, as well as a link to view Fred’s online condolences. We have only good thoughts and wonderful memories of Fred over many many years. The times we would visit you in Pueblo, was a special blessing. Your faithfulness in following the Lord was a true inspiration. Thank you Thelma for all the years you and Fred supported our ministry in Alaska and Canada. I will treasure the letters Fred sent me on a number of occasions. You are all in our prayers for comfort, encouragement and strength during your time of loss. You/we were all blessed to have had Fred with us for 89 precious years. I know he made a difference in so many lives, and will surely be missed. God bless you. Sending our love.
Nancy and Family – May the peace that comes from memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. We hope thoughts and prayers will help support you at this time.
Fred was a very nice man. He always made me smile. I am going to truly miss him. Known him for about 32 years. My condolences go out to his family. Thelma is wonderful also.
Nancy and family – my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thelma, I’m so glad that Andrea, Mattea and I were able to see Fred one last time before he entered into glory. We had a wonderful visit and thoroughly enjoyed listening to him quote poetry. We will always remember him as someone who loved our ministry with a whole heart. We pray for your comfort during this time.
Very wonderful memories of our phone conversations over the years. He was a great man and it was my pleasure to have met him through the marriage of my sister, Tricia, to Mark Rilling.
I will remember him fondly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time Thelma. We all loved Fred so much, and he will definitely be missed. God Bless.
Dr. Matt Philson , Connie, Michelle, and Nicole
“Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.”
Christa and Tom Bolin
( sister to Trish Rilling)
Thelma, I am so sorry for your loss. Fred was a deeply caring and gentle man who helped my mother thru his friendship and visits. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark, Trish, Thelma, Nancy & family, it has been such a pleasure knowing Fred and we are so blessed to have met him. His memory and spirit lives on in his children and grandchildren. Our condolences go out to your family.
May he now Rest In Peace.
Very fondest memories of Fred. A Godly, gentle, caring servant with a huge heart. Our world is a much better place because of his life among us
Thelma, Mark, Nancy, and families. Our lives have been enriched by knowing Fred Rilling. He was truly a wonderful Man, Father, Grandfather, Friend and Mentor to so many.
We will miss his presence greatly, but more importantly, we will treasure the wonderful memories and teachings, his prayers and stories.
Peace be with you as our sincere condolences come your way.
Nancy, I’m thinking of you, your Mom and all of your family. My deepest condolences. And condolences from my Mom and brother. I know how mich you loved your Dad and how close you were to him. What a wonderful man. . He certainly made a lasting impression on me that I will carry with me through my life. So blessed to have known him.
All my love,
Melanie