Colette C. Rike

Colette C. Rike, 96, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Born on August 29, 1930, to Charles and Anna Heidenreich, Colette was fondly known as "Granny" by those who knew and loved her. She was a kind and compassionate soul, always ready to put others' needs before her own.

Family was at the heart of Colette’s world. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished time with her loved ones. Known for her hospitality, she delighted in cooking and was especially famous for her fried chicken and gravy. Her grandchildren remember her as the best babysitter and a constant presence in their lives.

Colette had a deep love for church and cherished vacations, particularly those by the beach. She embraced life’s journeys with readiness, often accompanying anyone willing to drive her.

Her career at Rike’s Department Store was balanced by her dedication to raising six children. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack Rike, daughter Peggy Stidham, daughter-in-law Becky Rike, grandchildren Tonya Rike, Autumn Stidham, and Emily Fix, sister Marylee Roberts, brother Charles Heidenreich, and brother-in-law Charlie Rike.

Colette is survived by her children: John (Shari) Rike, Lawrence Rike, Stephen (MaryKay) Rike, Betty Dailey, and Arlene (John) Flohre; grandchildren, Shawn Rike, Shannon (Joe Miskimins) Rike, Jonathan Rike, Lawrence (Sheri) Stidham, Jr., Tonya Wright, Marina (Mark) Tucker, Venus Workman, Tony (Lisa) Workman, Lawrence (Anita) Rike, Jr., Jeff (Tiffany) Rike, Stephen (Tiffany) Rike, BillyJoe Rike, Jeremy (Vivian) Rike, Jamie (Jake Mitchell) Rike, Sara (Larry) Thompson, Michael (Brittany) Fix, Mark Fabian, Adam (Jessica) Lawson, Amanda (Jason) Turner, Luke Flohre, Matthew (Francesca) Flohre; numeros great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Charlene Heidenreich, Rita Rike, Gloria (Dale) Gibson, brother-in-law Chester Roberts, sister-in-law, Betty Bunch, and a host of extended family and friends.

In her memory, contributions can be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 310 Allen St, Dayton, OH 45410.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, September 14, 2026, at St. Mary Catholic Church 310 Allen St, Dayton, OH 45410. Visitation will be from 9:15 am - 10:15 am at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, and Receptions, Beavercreek Chapel, 3380 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432 prior to the Mass. She will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery.

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