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Our hearts break from the passing of MOgang member Richard Riedel
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quickster47
New member
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
Carl
bullant12
New member
So sad... such a happy guy! Always a smile and a joke or funny story!
ray:RIP
Here is his obituary: http://www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=610678
ray:RIPHere is his obituary: http://www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com/obits/obituary.php?id=610678
kyspydergal
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
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
Member
Obituary Link
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.
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
New member
One of the special people.........
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
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
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arntufun
Guest
ray: From NY !!!!!!! 
Sad..........................
bruiser
New member
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
New member
: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
SpyderAnn01
Active member
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
New member
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
New member
We took a moment and prayed for him and his family.
donnellpj
New member
Rest in peace, bro,...
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.
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
Teddys favorite human
We're only here for a short time
Sad news, Teddy & I will keep his family and loved ones in our thoughts and prayersray:
Sad news, Teddy & I will keep his family and loved ones in our thoughts and prayersray: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
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ValCruzSpyder
New member
Richard Riedel
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.
Our Deepest Condolences,
John and Velma
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.
Our Deepest Condolences,
John and Velma
