Alois P. Riesterer, 91, passed away Thursday morning, January 22, 2026, at Lakehouse Assisted Living, where he was a resident for the past 3 years.  He was born March 29, 1934, in the Town of Eaton, to the late Anton "Tony" and Mary (Fessler) Riesterer.  He attended St. Gregory Catholic School.  Alois proudly served his country in the United States Army.  On October 5, 1957, he married the former Sandra Lange at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.  After serving in the Army, he completed coursework to become a licensed plumber. In 1971Alois and Sandra took over the Lange family farm in the Town of Meeme. He continued farming until his retirement.  After his retirement, he worked at the Town of Meeme Recycling Center.

Above all, he treasured every moment spent with his family and friends. Alois found joy in woodworking, playing cards and games, listening to polka music, and sharing his love of the accordion. He was often seen on the dance floor, where he was happiest. After retiring, he continued to enjoy life to the fullest, taking up golf and bowling with the friends who meant so much to him..

Survivors include his children, Pam (Tom) Reindl, Brian (Shari) Riesterer, Trudy (Peter) Moehring, Lonna (Al) Lange and Jason (Jenny) Riesterer; his grandchildren, Jolene (Mike) Pahnke, Samantha (Dusty) Hammel, Isaak Riesterer, Eli Riesterer (Fiancee, Caroline), Gina Werdeo  (special friend Craig Dessellier), Kevin (Amanda) Moehring, Sam (Courtney) Moehring, Laura (Steven) Orth, Nicole (Brandon) Neupert, Briana Riesterer and Austin Riesterer; 15 great-grandchildren and his brother, Anthony (Joann) Riesterer.  He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sandra, his infant son, Lee Charles Riesterer, his infant daughter, Tina Lou Riesterer. His siblings, Matthew (Ernestine) Riesterer, Catherine (Robert) Halfmann, Magdaline (Leo) Steffen, Francis "Shorty" (Juanita) Riesterer, Rose Mary (Elroy) Miller, Wilfred "Fritz" (Joanne) Riesterer, Mary Ann (Wayne) Repenshek. In addition, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Lucille Lange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm  at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (11928 Marken Road).  Visitation will be  on Wednesday at the church from 3:00pm until 6:00pm when brief family rites will be held.   Interment will be at Ucker Point Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank‑you to the staff at Lakehouse Assisted Living for their care and compassion. A special note of gratitude goes to his great‑granddaughter, Jayden, whose dedicated care and loving presence brought him comfort each day. They would also like to thank Aurora Hospice for the exceptional care and kindness they provided to Alois in his final days.