Branko Rieger

Branimir "Branko" Rieger passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau.

Born Jan. 24. 1943, in Zagreb, Croatia, to William and Karla Rieger, Branko lived in Greenwood, South Carolina, and was a professor at Lander University for over 30 years. He received his BA from Scranton University, MA from John Carroll University, and Ph.D. from University of Maryland, working at University of New Orleans before going to Lander.

Branko was big supporter of education and the arts. His passion for teaching touched many students' lives, many of whom became life-long friends. His love of sports and music led to many friendships with people from around the world.

He is survived by his sons, Andrew Rieger of Athens, Georgia, and Christopher Rieger of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; his grandchildren, Jackson, Julie and Willow Rieger.

Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at www.michaeljfox.org.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau.

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