Gayle Riches | Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle

Gayle Riches

Milwaukee native Gayle Riches died Feb. 26 of a heart attack. She was 51.
A graduate of Nicolet High School, and later the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Riches obtained a degree in teaching but went on to become the office manager and a partner for Phil’s United Auto Parts.

In her free time, Riches enjoyed golf, knitting and working for Congregation Shalom’s youth group.

She is survived by husband Bob Riches; daughters Stephanie and Danielle Riches of Milwaukee and Jody Riches of Cincinnati; father Al Berlin of Milwaukee; sisters Randee (Martin) Matsoff and Shelley (Todd) Parrish and brother Jeff (Bernie) Berlin, all of Milwaukee.

Rabbi Ronald Shapiro officiated at the funeral on Feb 28. Burial was at Second Home Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to Congregation Shalom’s youth committee would be appreciated by the family.