Obituary: Kenneth Rieske, 67, of Wallingford

Information via Wallingford Funeral Home

Kenneth Rieske, 67, of Wallingford, passed away unexpectedly August 22, 2019 at his home. He was born in Meriden on July 30, 1952, a son of late Bernard and Dorothy (Scott) Rieske.

Ken was a lifelong resident of Wallingford. He graduated from Lyman Hall High School and earned a B.S. from Quinnipiac College.

Ken's passion was music, especially the blues. He took music lessons at 4 years old and learned to play the accordion. He was a talented singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and guitarist. He was known for his soulful voice. He played and sang in numerous bands throughout his musical career including the Aristocrats, the Blake Street Gut Band, and the Two of Us. The last two years he was a member of the Wallingford Chorus.

He is survived by his sister, Patricia Sayre and her husband, James, Jr., of Wallingford.

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