Mona Poteat Rieck, 71, of Norfolk, VA, passed away on Sunday, June 22, surrounded by her family after a prolonged illness. She was born Mona Gwen Poteat in Concord, NC, on April 30, 1954, to Eva Olah Poteat and Warren Eugene Poteat II. Her father was in the US Army, and Mona (along with her seven sisters) spent their youth moving amongst numerous Army bases in the Carolinas, Kentucky, Georgia, France, Louisiana, Alabama, and Germany. The valedictorian of Baumholder High School in Germany in 1972, Mona went on to attend the University of South Carolina, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics in 1975.
Mona met Dale Rieck Jr at USC, and they were married in December 1976. Continuing in the military life, with Dale being a Naval officer, their travels took them around the globe, living in Antigua, Cuba, California, Guam, South Carolina, Washington, DC, Japan, Georgia, and Norfolk, VA.
She is predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Poteat II, and her sister, Bopeep Swicegood. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Dale Rieck, Jr., of Norfolk, VA; her children, Dale Rieck, III, and his wife, Ngoua of Bluffton, SC; Jenny Kran, and her husband Alex of Alexandria, VA; Kimberly Jones of Alexandria, VA; and her six grandchildren, Tereseva, Ariel, Aurora, Cailen Rieck of Bluffton, SC, and Isaac and Zachary Kranz of Alexandria, VA; and her sisters Duna Miller, Gherry Gottwals, Dawn Allen, Gilda Bocock, Tammy Poteat, and Gidget Poteat; and her many nephews and nieces.
Mona was an avid sports fan, particularly the SC Gamecocks and any team her Grandchildren played on. The family photographer, Mona, was always capturing memories of family, friends, and travels. Despite all of the moves throughout her life, Mona prided herself on keeping in touch with her vast network of family and friends, and will be missed by so many.
The family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life, not the sadness of her passing.
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Julie Treanor says
June 25, 2025 at 4:30 pmTo the Rieck Family,
My sincere condolences for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort and keeping you all in my thoughts.
Vr, RDML Julie Treanor
Deborah and Doug McPherson says
June 25, 2025 at 4:42 pmDale and family, we are so sorry for the passing of Mona. She was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shana Hormann says
June 25, 2025 at 7:54 pmDale and family, I hold you in my heart. My mother, LaReine Hormann, remembers Mona from our high school years and is keeping all of you in her prayers. I love and will miss my friend.
Hugs, Shana (Denise) Hormann
Sharmaine Beckett says
June 25, 2025 at 10:25 pmMona, l will ALWAY remember the early morning walks the 3 of us did. We walk, talk, and talk about life, and family. I will miss texting you, to see how you were doing. But knowing you are in GOD arms, l no you are OK. LOVE YOU. Sharmaine
Richard Williams says
June 26, 2025 at 2:37 amFriends since High School, Mona will be sorely missed. Dale my deepest condolences.
Steve Mattison says
June 26, 2025 at 9:40 amI am so very sorry to hear this news. I have so many fond memories of her, especially our times at the University of South Carolina. My sincere condolences. She will be solely missed.
Michael Slice says
June 27, 2025 at 10:53 amMona, you have been a true and cherished friend since high school. You will be truly missed. Dale and family my deepest sympathies, my heart goes out to you.
Jan Morris says
June 29, 2025 at 8:31 pmMona, one of my oldest and dearest friends since 9th grade. Loved having our talks thru the years, remembering things, laughing about them and discovering new tidbits too. I was truly privileged to be included in her friends group. I will truly miss her so very much. I know her families hearts are broken just like mine. Will see you on the other side or in our next life my friend and we can compare notes again while laughing.
Jan Morris says
June 29, 2025 at 8:31 pmMona, one of my oldest and dearest friends since 9th grade. Loved having our talks thru the years, remembering things, laughing about them and discovering new tidbits too. I was truly privileged to be included in her friends group. I will truly miss her so very much. I know her families hearts are broken just like mine. Will see you on the other side or in our next life my friend and we can compare notes again while laughing.
Cynthia Brown says
July 5, 2025 at 10:07 amDale and family,
My prayers and condolences to the family. May your memories comfort you and bring you peace.