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 :pray:

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He has gone on to a better place
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[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]

:agree: His family is in our thoughts and prayers... :pray:

[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!
:agree:.....AND MANY :pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::p ray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pra y::pray::pray: FROM MIKE & DEE ........WE REMEMBER TALKING WITH HIM AT SPYDERFEST :thumbup:

[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!
:agree: 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 :pray:

[Flight Risk]

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

[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..:thumbup:

[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 :pray::pray: 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!:pray:RIP

Here is his obituary: http://www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.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.com/obits/obituary.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.

[boomerkc]

that you meet in life and remember. Dick didn't care if he knew you or not, he always had his infectious smile and willingness to help anyone do anything they needed done. There will be a void at Spyderfest and MoGang gatherings without Dick. If I can be only a small amount of the person Dick was, I will consider myself to be successful in life.

Prayers and positive thoughts to Dick's family and Spyder family.

Jim

[arntufun]

:pray: From NY !!!!!!! :( Sad..........................

[bruiser]

I met Dick at SF 2013. We kinda hit it off right away. He was on the Vets Ride that year, I think as a sweeper(?). We talked quite a bit over the next couple of days about military service, his missions and of course Spyders. He was truly a nice guy and a gentleman. I know he will be missed, especially by the MoGang, and we who've had the pleasure of meeting him. There will be a void at SF 2015. Now he is again joined with Marna to celebrate life eternal.

[Cruzr Joe]

that you meet in life and remember. Dick didn't care if he knew you or not, he always had his infectious smile and willingness to help anyone do anything they needed done. There will be a void at Spyderfest and MoGang gatherings without Dick. If I can be only a small amount of the person Dick was, I will consider myself to be successful in life.

Prayers and positive thoughts to Dick's family and Spyder family.

Jim

:agree:, Dick was a very very real guy, i enjoyed seeing and talking to him at several meetings. He is one of the people that you will remember for a long time to come. :bowdown::bowdown:

Dick, Rest In Peace.

Your Friend Cruzr Joe

[SPYD3R]

RIP

i can only hope my end is as calm and comfortable as his....
Dan P
Easley, SC
SPYD3R

[SpyderAnn01]

I will miss his smiling face. I see from his obituary that he was a Leap Day baby maybe that was why he was so young at heart. RIP Dick.

[Spacetrucker]

Will be very missed, great buddy, we will see you on the outher side, ride safe my buddy ride safe to the outher side......

[rhansen309]

We took a moment and prayed for him and his family.

[Chupaca]

so sorry to hear the news...:pray::pray:'s be with those left behind...

[Big Arm]

RIP Dick :pray:

[pwm]

Prayers go out to his family and friends.

[donnellpj]

Aww. 😥 I'm sorry to hear this, terrible news. When my wife and I met Dick at Lamont's in 2012, he had sensed her nervousness, being with a new group of people, and completely out of her element, and really made it his mission to make her feel welcomed and comfortable. I'll forever be grateful. My condolences to Dicks family, the MoGang, and to everyone that called Dick a friend. God speed, Bro. Rest in peace.

[CyncySpyder]

:( Sad news, Teddy & I will keep his family and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers:pray:

[adlereins]

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 :pray:

:agree::agree::agree:

[ValCruzSpyder]

Even though his time among us on Earth has come to an end, from the comments, his Infectious Spirit lives on in all who crossed his path. Although I was never blessed in meeting Richard, I wanted to share a simple image a friend sent to me and my wife during our time of loss. It brought us a sense of peace and understanding. May you Rest in Peace in HIS loving embrace.

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Our Deepest Condolences,
John and Velma

[Yazz]

Hubby and I got to know Dick at FlamingoBabe and HotGlue's BBQ. The three of us had a long lunch down in Galveston. He taught us how to live life to the fullest and don't let the small stuff get you down, no matter how big it is.

Thank you Dick for touching out lives. You will never be forgotten...

[pwilbarger]

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. Condolences to his family and friends. There seems to be a lot of this going around lately. We lost two members of my GWRRA chapter last month and my mother passed in May.

[Tango]

RIP fellow Spyder Lover! :thumbup: Tom :trike:

[kinggeek]

Dick was a great person with a huge heart who never met a stranger. He will be missed by many. He and his family will be in our thoughts.

[mrfats]

I met Dick prior to Lamont's picnic in 2012. We were staying at the same hotel. He came out one morning and saw me wiping my Spyder off. He came over, introduced himself and brought his bottle of cleaner and started helping. Then every time he saw me at other Spyder events he made it a point to come and say hi. He always made me feel welcome!

[Cruzr Joe]

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

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

Eric:

Thanks for the link, it made it easy to send flowers to the funeral home. Dick was a great guy and will really be missed by many folks.

Cruzr Joe

[flamingobabe]

Dick was a wonderful man...thoughtful...caring...compassionate...a jokester...fun loving and loved life....Mark and I will be attending the funeral in Indiana...1100++miles...what a celebration ride
for our friend Dick

[jScotD]

a great way to wake up to a new tomorrow .. we can only hope the same in this current life

[Oldmanzues]

R.I.P. Dick, ride the heavens and thank you for all the good you did on Earth. You will be missed
Oldmanzues

[Barbwire]

RIP you will be missed.

[Spacetrucker]

Dose any one know when the Funeral will be? Time and place. Thks

[murphybrown]

Dose any one know when the Funeral will be? Time and place. Thks

john, Erick's post #23 has the link with date/time for Dick's service.

[Spacetrucker]

Thk leaving in am for the ride out their. Thks.....

[Top End Unlimited]

Ride on young fella. You still have many miles to travel with your friends you left behind. If only they could see you riding high in the clouds. God speed. R.I.P. :pray:

[GloryRyders]

What a shock to hear! Dick will be missed by all that knew him, especially the MoGang. Prayers for his family that God will comfort them at this time!:pray::pray: Linda and I know that he is in a better place now.

[FaranH]

Dick was one of the most welcoming, caring people I've ever met. He put you instantly at ease with his twinkling eyes (always with a little mischievousness in them) and grin. He always made me laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to our Spyder family. We lost a good one this week, but I know he's as free and happy now as anyone could want to be. We love you, Dick!

[Cruzr Joe]

I hope that his passing was peaceful for him, he was a peaceful guy.

Cruzr Joe