Jeannette Rieger-Borer, 58, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, surrounded by her husband Tony and children Adam (Abbey), Mark (Kendra Janorschke), Bailey (Chris Bigalk), and baby granddaughter Sloane Rose, after an extended illness of a rare form of Parkinson’s disease. Jeannette was raised on a farm, nestled in the northern woods of Itasca County near Squaw Lake, Minnesota. She was the middle child of six, born to Hugh and Luella Rieger. She was raised to value, serve and cherish family, friends and community. She was a gifted athlete and academic. Jeannette graduated from Bemidji State University, launching a career in accounting that included her CPA licensure. She joined the Malco Products SBC in 2000, where she served for 20 years, with the last 10 years as their Chief Financial Officer and board member in. Jeannette had a deep respect for the employees of Malco and their contributions toward the success of the company. Jeannette and her husband Tony moved to the Annandale area in 1994, raising their family and becoming active in the community. Jeannette volunteered in the Women’s Guild of St. Ignatius, was a member and Chair of the Annandale School Board and volunteered with the Youth Hockey Association (Stars and MAML). She was a stickler for organization and used Excel spreadsheets not only at work, but at home to keep her kids, husband and volunteer activities organized. She was also able to remember the schedule of her friend’s households and could keep her whole “village of pals” on track. She had many circles of friends throughout her life that she cherished. Jeannette loved sports and traveled with her blanket, sunflower seeds, licorice and coffee to ice rinks, football, baseball and softball fields all over Minnesota to cheer on “her” kids, which extended well beyond just her three. She was the most revered hockey mom, with all the hockey boys and sisters willing to “drop their sticks“ if she called. Jeannette and Tony had the opportunity to purchase a cabin down the road from her childhood home and across the street from The Lost 40. This cabin was dubbed by their friends “the damn cabin,”as it drew them north as often as possible. Many friends and family gathered there for bonfires, nature scavenger hunts, swimming, games and great meals. Jeannette believed in community and the importance of working together to achieve shared success. She encouraged, by example, the importance of being involved and supporting your neighbor. This life-long belief came full circle over the past few years of her illness when friends and community supported her on this last chapter through continued fellowship, meals, care, prayers and more. She will be missed by her family, siblings, siblings-in-laws, many nieces and nephews, friends, and community. Her love, leadership and generous spirit will be her legacy. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, with an outdoor gathering at their home at 11988 Jarvis Ave. NW, Annandale. Visitation with family will be from 10 to 11 a.m. The Celebration program will be at 11 a.m.