Bryon E. Riese, age 53 of rural Belleville, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Select Specialty Hospital in Madison. He was born on December 19, 1963, in Monroe to his parents, Edward and Donna (Koller) Riese.

Bryon graduated from Monticello High School in 1982, and then graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Farm and Industry Short Course. On July 6, 2002, he was united in marriage to Lynda DeHaan at the Rock River Threshermen's Park. Bryon was a farmer, but his avocation and passion was collecting and restoring antique tractors and engines. He had the ability to diagnose problems with a motor by ear. He was a lifelong member of the Rock River Thresheree, and was proud to have attended his first before he was born. Bryon was also a member of the Washington Reformation Church.

Bryon is survived by his wife, Lynda Riese of Belleville, WI; daughter, Emma Rose Riese; mother, Donna Riese of Monticello, WI; brother, David (Sandy) Riese of Chattanooga, TN; and sister, Kris (Clair Coleman) Peterson of Holmen, WI. He is further survived by one uncle, J.F. Koller; and one cousin, Cherilyn (Derek) Frank.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ed; mother-in-law, Judy DeHaan; and cousin, Brenda Daino.

A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at the Washington Reformation Church, N6026 Church Road, Monticello, WI, with Pastor Mary Gafner officiating.

A gathering of relatives and friends was held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Monday, May 29, 2017, at the Washington Reformation Church.

A memorial fund has been established.

The Zentner-Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus is assisting the family. An online memorial with guestbook is available at http://www.bealfuneralhomes.com.