Michael P. Riege
Columbus, Wisconsin
Michael P. Mike Riege age 72 died on Monday February 9 2026 at St. Marys Hospital Madison. Mike was born on February 11 1953 to Merlin Pat and Eileen Peck Riege in Hartford WI. Mike spent his elementary years at St. Jerome School and was a 1971 graduate of Columbus High School. He was united in marriage on May 22 1976 to Julianne Clark at St. Jerome Church. Together they raised three wonderful children on his family homestead where he stayed for 65 years before moving to Beaver Dam. Mike was a very devoted son father friend and employee. Growing up on the farm he learned about hard work and dedication. In 1985 he took those values with him to Schumann Printers in Fall River. There he spent 40 years becoming the jack of all trades and a mentor to many until his retirement in September 2025. Mike enjoyed watching…