He was born March 12, 1938, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a son of the late Robert and Mae Thornton Riel.
Kenneth was an Army veteran who found joy in helping anybody in need. He loved walking and picking up cans along the way.
Left behind to cherish his memory is his son, Thomas; sister, Betty Allender (Robert E.); brother-in-law, James Martin; 9 nephews, James Martin Jr., Robert Martin, Timothy Martin, William Cunningham Jr., Matthew Cunningham, James Murphy, Jason Murphy, Paul Riel Jr., David Riel; and 2 nieces, Sherry Riel, Rebecca Allender.
In addition to his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Martin and Pauline Murphy; his brothers, Robert “Bobby” Riel, Jr., Paul Riel, and an infant brother; two nephews, Gary Riel, Brian Riel; his brother-in-law, Samuel Murphy; and sister-in-law, Shirley Riel.
There will be no services.