Our hearts break from the passing of MOgang member Richard Riedel

[Lamonster]

We found out this morning that our good friend and MOgang member Dick Riedel has passed away in his sleep last night. He would have been here this weekend for the meeting. Dick has left his mark in my heart as a servant and one who loved life and lived it to the fullest. I miss you already Bro



He has gone on to a better place

[Dan McNally]

RIP, and prayers for his family and loved ones . . .

[ChasCS]

Sorry to learn of this loss, losing a friend is never easy.
Passing in ones sleep is likely the most peaceful way to give up the ghost.

I hope you are feeling better soon, prayers for his family and associates.

Chas

[maliamd]

God speed Dick. May Peace be with you for eternity.

[Bob Denman]

His family is in our thoughts and prayers...

[tajohn]

He will be missed......Prayers for the family.

[PrairieSpyder]

So sad to hear.

[Flanker]

Deepest condolences to his family and friends! Excellent picture for us to remember him by, Lamont!

[Phil]

Dick WILL be missed. He was a fun guy to know. Great pics of him to bring back the memories...

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Deepest condolences to his family and friends! Excellent picture for us to remember him by, Lamont!

.....AND MANY FROM MIKE & DEE ........WE REMEMBER TALKING WITH HIM AT SPYDERFEST

[SpyderLady]

RIP Dick, you were a very special friend and a great person. I have so many great memories of the rydes and times with you. You will be greatly missed. So glad to be able to have called you my friend!

Prayers for you and yours.

[Bob Denman]

Deepest condolences to his family and friends! Excellent picture for us to remember him by, Lamont!

Celebrate a life; don't mourn a death!

[sddinnh]

I didn't know him, but your comments are all a testimony to the kind of man he was. My condolences to you and his family

[Flight Risk]

Sending prayers up for his soft journey home.
thinking of his family and friends....

[murphybrown]

And fellow Spyder Ryder . 2 years ago after Spyderfest Dick and I travelled several 1000 miles together ryding our Spyders. He was the living example of who a Christian Is. Compassionate, he went on several mission trips with Compassion Intl., we who ryde and love attending Spyderfest would have benefited from his love of giving his best to whatever needed done.
in my sadness, for loss of a friend, I truly can celebrate because I know Dick is "living it up" in heaven...his forever HOME.
Dick taught me that you NEVER leave a fellow Ryder. My Spyder broke down in TN..it was a fri nite and help not happening until Tuesday. Encouraged Dick to go on ahead..assuring him that I would be just fine. In a firm tone I got the serious side of Dick. Nice very nice. But a clear HELL NO..
He and I shared love of Sudoku. Last winter when couldn't ryde..here comes a pkg. a 3d sudoku....he laughed so when I called to thank him...when I told him that he BESTED me I was going to have to start using a pencil. He said often that I wasn't "quite right" cause I used pen..
Dick Reidel the world is a better place because of you. You will be sorely missed. Tell the "Big Guy" hi for me..

[mindman]

Thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones.

[CJ/johnnyg]

RIP Richard, Prayers go out to his family and friends. me & Johnnyg

[ARtraveler]

Thoughts and go with the family.

[retread]

Godspeed, Dick, prayers for family.

john

[vided]

RIP

[SethO]

Rip dick, he was a great guy to hang with, helped me out on several trips. He will be missed

[quickster47]

It breaks my heart to hear that Dick has left us. I only met him three times but what a great guy and what great stories he could tell. The Spyder community will sure miss Dick as he was truly one of a kind.

Carl

[bullant12]

So sad... such a happy guy! Always a smile and a joke or funny story!RIP

Here is his obituary: http://www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.c....php?id=610678

[kyspydergal]

So sorry to hear this news. I met Dick at my first Spyderfest in Cuba, MO. He was an instant friend and will be missed. Prayers for his family and friends.

[KAPike]

http://www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.c....php?id=610678

Richard Earhardt Riedel of Mentone, Indiana passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at his residence at the age of 78.

He was born on February 29, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Carl R. Riedel and Eveline (Studler) Riedel. He was married on August 11, 1962 to Marna Kay (Goshert) Riedel, who preceded him in death on March 1, 2011.

Richard was a 1954 graduate of Northside High School, Fort Wayne, and then served in the U.S. Army. Richard worked for many years for Goshert Insurance as a Crop Insurance Agent and General Insurance Agent. He had also worked in sales for 15 years for United Telephone Company retiring in 2000.

He was on the Board of Directors of CASA of Kosciusko County, was a member of Boy Scouts of America, and volunteered for many church functions. He enjoyed riding his Can-Am Spyder, traveling, musical shows, and he especially enjoyed his family.

He will be lovingly remembered by his two daughters: Paula B. (husband David) Spolski (Beaver Dam, Indiana); Laura J. (husband Fred) Closs (Rock Hill, South Carolina); two grandchildren: Justin and Brandon Larrabee (both of Claypool, Indiana); and his sister: Helene Evans (Ft. Wayne, Indiana). He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brother Fritz Riedel.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, Indiana, as well as on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 prior to the funeral service from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

His funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, Indiana officiated by Pastor Jeff Pfeifer. Private burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.

CASA of Kosciusko County, 121 North Lake Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580; or Boy Scouts of America, Anthony Wayne Area Council, 8315 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804 and would be appreciated by his family.