Jim was born October 5, 1936, to David and Helen Riebe in Boise, ID. Jim graduated from Boise High School in 1954. Jim met Noreen Scharff at Boise High School where they fell in love and were married January 7, 1956.

Jim is survived by his four children: Sue Samson, Mary Drysol, Linda Hochstrasser and Edward J. Riebe. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by other extended family members.

Services for Jim and Noren to be scheduled soon.