Myrna Riha

Myrna Riha, 77, of Raleigh, NC, peacefully passed away on November 7, 2020 at LiveWell Assisted Living in Cary, NC after a lengthy illness battling Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the National Cemetery in rural Vining.

Myrna was born on December 18, 1942 to Lloyd and Irene Frimml in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After graduating from St. Patrick’s High School in 1961, she developed a career as an Executive Assistant in the publishing industry.

In 1969, she married Duane Riha of Overland Park, Kansas where they made their home.

In 2005 Myrna retired and they moved to Myrtle Beach, SC. She enjoyed music, dancing, crafts, traveling with her husband and her beloved Shih Tzu dogs.

Myrna is predeceased by her parents, her sister Theresa Ellingrod and her brother Dick Heiderscheidt. She is survived by her husband, Duane, her step-daughter, Cathy McKillip, Sister-in-law, Elaine Heiderscheidt, Sister-in-law, Marcella (Frank) Nekola and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PruittCares Foundation online at https://pruittcares.org/general-donation or to your local hospice.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting with the local arrangements.