Catherine Riebli

Catherine Riebli - Passed away on November 22, 2011 peacefully at home at the age of 78. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 58 years Carl Riebli. After getting married she worked outside the home while Carl was in the military. When he returned they started their own dairy in Sonoma then moving to Sebastopol. She was a devoted wife, mother and a hard working dairy woman. During that time she raised four children. Mike Riebli (Kathy) of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, Steve Riebli (Lanore) of Sebastopol, Gerry Riebli of Santa Rosa, Debbie Lytle (Curt) of Sebastopol. She is survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Mary Montoya and Lorraine Nash. She will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was known for her great cooking and her ability to prepare a meal at a momentâ??s notice. She enjoyed tending her bountiful vegetable garden. She was the treasurer of the North Coast Draft Horse and Mule Club. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.