William David Riegel

William David Riegel, Springboro, Ohio and formerly of Greenville, Ohio died March 21st of heart disease. Bill Riegel was born June 23, 1941 in Piqua, Ohio to Frieda and Ersel Riegel, both deceased. Bill was married for 56 years to his high school sweetheart, Peggy Haag Riegel and they have two children, Sheryl Riegel, Mississippi, and David Riegel, South Carolina.

Bill and Peggy have six grandchildren Will Wood, Brittany Wood, Margaret Youngquist, Quinton Youngquist, Morgan Riegel, and Nathan Riegel. In addition, there are five great grandchildren, William Wood, Kizzy Wood, Wesley Wood, Daisy Wood and Jayden Riegel. Mr. Riegel is also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and Kenneth Gross. In addition, he leaves one brother-in-law, Ray Haag, and a brother and sister-in-law, Pat and Lynn Hartzell and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Riegel spent the first part of his career in the automotive industries as a parts salesperson, and vocational heavy diesel instructor at MCJVS. The second part of his career, he was the Superintendent at the Greenville Union Cemetery and theSuperintendnet and General Manager of The United Jewish Cemeteries in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bill Riegel committed many hours to community work serving as chairperson of the Springboro Tree Authority. He was also a woodworker, sharing this love with many young people in the community. His biggest commitment of time was to his two parish churches: St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Greenville, Ohio and St. Francis Episcopal Church in Springboro, Ohio. He was a lay reader, chalice bearer, acolyte trainer, Boy Scout Liaison, and Vestry member. Most recently, he was the senior warden at St. Francis, Springboro providing day to day support for the parish while without clergy.

Bill will be remembered most for his love and care for his family. Some of his happiest times were ones spent wrestling with a grandchild, camping with his son, visiting the Air Force museum with a grandson, or fixing a new recipe for his wife.

Per his wishes, Mr. Riegel will be cremated. The Eucharistic Celebration Service will be held at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 225 North Main Street, Springboro, Ohio on Saturday March 25th at 11:00 am. The Rev Dr John Paddock will be the Celebrant. The family will greet friends before the service from 9:30 am to 10:30 am in the church library.

Memorial Gifts in memory of Bill Riegel may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Greenville, Ohio or to St. Francis Episcopal Church in Springboro, Ohio. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an online condolence.