Arthur Buckley Riffel died at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge on November 3, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born in Baton Rouge, the son of Glynn L. “Buddy” Riffel and Ann DeVillier Riffel. He was a 1969 graduate of Istrouma High School and held Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from LSU. He worked as an engineer at Gulf States Utilities and later Exxon in Baton Rouge. He was a talented musician, playing keyboards and guitars, and was a sought-after studio musician. In his younger days he performed with local rock-n-roll bands including John Fred and His Playboy Band, Bill Pert and the Country Outlaws, and the Katcracker Band. He is survived by his sister, Judy Riffel.
