Carol Riebock
On Wednesday, September 5, 2007, Carol Riebock died during a liver transplant surgery and went to be with her Lord and Savior. Wheaton Academy mourns the loss of one of its truly great teachers. At the same time, we celebrate a life lived well in service of her King.
Mrs. Riebock truly exemplified the qualitites of a Living Curriculum Teacher. She loved God, she loved her subject, and there is no doubt she loved kids. Her love of God and passion to study His Word was unmistakable. She lived to teach and considered it her calling, but loving kids was truly her trademark. Students knew that Mrs. Riebock would meet them where they were. Her insightful personal comments will be remembered by many of the students who have been privileged to have her as a teacher and friend. Almost every student that has gone through Wheaton Academy over the past decade and a half has had Mrs. Riebock in a Bible class and has been influenced by her life.
Mrs. Riebock was currently serving as Bible teacher and Bible Department Head but had also filled a variety of roles with vigor and enthusiasm during her eighteen years at Wheaton Academy. For many years she used her music and theater background to lead our music and drama programs. She has also been heavily involved in the drama productions at Wheaton Christian Grammar School. She served as the Wheaton Academy Chaplain during the early 1990's. She was a frequent class sponsor and avid spectator at student events. Known for her eclectic fashion style and sense of humor, Mrs. Riebock was one of a kind. No one who ever sat in or visited her classroom will ever forget her creativity. Many a Wheaton Academy student has had their worldview shaped and spiritual maturity enhance by Mrs. Riebock's Christian Thought and Culture class.
Mrs. Riebock's legacy lives on through her children, Corbett, Josh, Quinn, son-in-law Josh Burick and daughter-in-law Kristen Riebock. Each knows, loves and serves the Lord with a passion that was modeled by their mom. Our prayers and support go out to the family during this difficult season.
The Wheaton Academy community's loss is Heaven's gain! We grieve for the fact we will miss Carol's presence but take great joy in knowing we will see her again. We thank God for a life lived to the fullest in service of our King!