Emily Jo Riegsecker

Emily Jo Riegsecker, 47 of New Paris, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at home on hospice care.

She was born October 4, 1978 in LaJunta, Colorado.

She is survived by her parents, Ura and Helen (Stalter) Gingerich of Goshen along with her husband of 25 years, Timothy Riegsecker; three sons, Wesley (fiancé Sofia Oliva) Riegsecker, Jaydon Riegsecker and Trevor Riegsecker, all of New Paris.

She is also survived by two sisters, Tina (Sean) Showalter of Bridgewater, Virginia and Anita (Gerald) Bontrager of Goshen, Indiana.

Emily worked for Judd Family Dentistry in the office and was a faithful member of Grace Community Church.

Visitation will be Friday, February 20, 2026 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 20076 C.R. 36, Goshen.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Grace Community Church.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Grace Community Church designated for Asia’s Hope. Emily made two trips to Thailand and Cambodia to visit homes that the church sponsored and fell in love with the children there.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.