Harley was born March 1, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Clarence Edward Rietbrock and Marian Frances Bennett. He was later sealed for time and eternity to his parents.
Harley Served an LDS mission in the California North Mission from 1969 to 1971. He also served in the Unites States Air Force and the Air National Guard from 1972-1986. Harley met the love of his life, Paula Jean Johnston, while stationed at Barksdale AFB in Louisiana. They were married and sealed in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity on November 20, 1973.
He loved spending time with his family doing BBQ’s, telling stories of his youth, time in the military and how he met his wife along with the creative/crazy things his kids would do, going camping, fishing and attending baseball games. He loved supporting his kids and grandkids by attending their sporting events. He loved horses and his pets. He would help out anyone that needed help, whether they asked or not, especially his kids. He was known by his wife as Precious, by his children as Dad and by his grandchildren as Poppy. He kept five things close to his heart, God, his wife, his children, his grandchildren and his pets. His dogs and cat; Mudd, Tink and Princess, will miss him dearly. He will never be forgotten and will forever live in our hearts.
Harley is preceded in death by his parents and a half-brother, Leland Workman. He is survived by his lovely wife Paula of Kearns Utah and his five children: Clay (Michael Anthonio) of Daly City, California, Tony (Amanda) of Vancouver, Washington, Jason (Kim) of Layton, Utah, Melanie Pendleton (Rory) and Brianne Rietbrock of Kearns, Utah. He is also survived by 1 brother David (Chelane) of Salt Lake City, Utah and 1 sister Glenda March (Ken) of Orem, Utah and 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews from coast to coast and around the world.
There will be a viewing for Harley Friday, June 18th, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm at the LDS Ward located at
4232 West 5015 South, Kearns, Utah.
