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AIKEN - Noel Riedinger Johnson, 80, of Aiken, passed away on July 29, 2023 after battling Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). She is survived by her husband Daniel, his two children, and her brother Theodore Albert Riedinger. She is preceded in death by her parents Ruth and Albert Riedinger.
Born in Schenectady, NY, Noel spent time in the Adirondack mountains, canoeing, hiking, sailing, and swimming. She graduated from Skidmore College with a BS in Studio Arts and became the assistant riding instructor at the college stables, teaching riding at the college for 2 years after graduation.
Growing up in her parents' advertising/PR firm, Noel later managed the business. After that she worked as a communications specialist for General Electric, where she met her husband Daniel. At GE, she developed a strong interest in photography and filming. With her passion for conservation, Noel wrote and edited the award-winning documentary film "The Adirondack: The Land Nobody Knows". She edited 4 books published by Syracuse University Press, one of which, Adirondack Portraits: A Piece of Time, a collection of poems by Jeanne Robert Foster, is currently in its second printing. She served as a director of the Adirondack Research Center and the NY State Forest Preserve Centennial Planning Committee.
After her marriage to Dan, they moved to Virginia where her interests returned to horses. There she instructed, hunted and evented. In Virginia, Noel and Dan joined the Baha'i Faith. For many years Noel tutored Ruhi courses and trained new tutors.
Retirement brought the couple to Aiken in 2001, drawn by the city's charm, horses and Hitchcock Woods. Her camera became her companion as she explored a new landscape, capturing the natural beauty of South Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Aiken Equine Rescue, aikenequinerescue.org.
The Historic George Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.
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Allison (Brown) Schmid
July 24, 2024
Dan, I´m so sorry. You both meant so much to me during my college years.
Darlene Shea
August 18, 2023
Dear Dan,
I want to express our deepest sympathy for the loss
of Noel. She was an extremely talented and gifted woman who was unique and special. I cannot imagine losing a spouse you loved so much and the pain it causes. I hope you are well and getting the support you need. I have not had contact with Dana for many years (Mike and I have been together for 24 years), it was Sunni who told me about Noel. Sunni and I are very close and talk almost every day. Unfortunately I have not been able to visit Alexander and I miss him so much. I hope the wonderful years of memories will bring you comfort. I know Noel was a person who touched other peoples lives in a positive way and inspired others with her spirit.
I am sorry to learn that she was so ill.
Will you call 770-587-5043 or send me an e-mail
([email protected]) to let me know you received this message and also your address and phone number.
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Love, Darlene
Dave Gibson, Friends of the Forest Preserve
August 6, 2023
Dan, Tar and all, sincere sympathies. And, given all the love and help Noel and you all have given to your friends in Adirondacks,VA. and SC, the band is just beginning to tune up. There's going to be quite a party, storytelling and reunion. Paul Schaefer's going to be there, for certain, among many others. Bless Noel, all the people and places her talents benefited, and all she has contributed to the greater good. You, too, Dan.
Connie Johnson
August 2, 2023
We were saddened by the loss of Noel.
Love
Connie, Steven, Michael
Johnson
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