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David Riesbeck Obituary

HAYES, VA - David Paul Riesbeck, 67, died Monday, April 20, 2015. Born in Newport News, he was the son of Lewis Riesbeck Sr. and Irene Hall Riesbeck. David lettered in Track and Field and graduated from the Newport News Shipyard Apprentice School in 1971 as a Tool Engineer. He retired from Newport News Shipyard in 2007 after more than 30 years service and had received the prestigious President Model of Excellence in Leadership from Northrop Grumman. David coached, played and was umpire/referee for football, baseball, volleyball, basketball and softball. He was inducted into the Tidewater ASA Hall of Fame. He loved to restore antique cars, spending time with family, and the Annual Faux Fishing party with retired and current shipyard colleagues. David is survived by his wife, Nancy Riesbeck; children, John (Lori) of Yorktown, Stephen of Maryland, Virginia Schuszler of Yorktown; step-daughter, Bonnie (Chad) Dietz of Pennsylvania; twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sisters and brothers, William (Debbie), Bernie (Randi), Carolyn (Mike), Cece (Ed), and Lewis; cousins; friends who loved him dearly and family in Ireland. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 PM, Saturday, April 25, 2015 at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home with interment to follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8 PM at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home 245 S. Armistead Ave, Hampton. The family requests that memorial contributions in lieu of flowers be sent to the American Diabetes Association.

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Published by Daily Press on Apr. 22, 2015.

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Sandy & George Anderson

April 29, 2015

Dear Nancy and Family,
So deeply sorry to hear of your loss~he was such a fine man, and will be terribly missed. Many thoughts and prayers are will you, Nancy, and Family.

T Griffin

April 27, 2015

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

Coke Henderson

April 26, 2015

I was sadden to see that Dave had passed and that I missed his funeral for I was out of the country until today. Knowing The family since the 1960's I saw Dave when playing sports and down at the shipyard. He loved sports as much as I did. He was a good athlete and sportsman. Growing up in Riverside/Lakeside area I will always remember the Reisbeck family. My condolences to you all!

April 26, 2015

Dennie, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Nancy & Ray Ritchie

Billy Evans

April 25, 2015

Dave you and I umpired a lot of games together for ASA and the cities of Hampton and Newport News
I will miss you

Laurie Schuszler

April 24, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Dennie and the family.

Lynn Hensley

April 23, 2015

My condolences to the family. I've known David 46 years and our two families raised our children together. Many wonderful memories of the great man he was.

Carroll Burnette

April 23, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sandy Costello

April 22, 2015

My condolences to the famly. I had the pleasure to know Dave from the shipyard. He was always kind. He will be missed.

Joseph Hudson

April 22, 2015

Nancy, Johnny, Steven and family. I just wanted to share a note regarding David. He was truly a fine man and had so much to give. I know that he is comfortable now and leaves you to cherish the memories. Please take solace in the upcoming days knowing that a piece of him will always remain with you. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Sherry Williams

April 22, 2015

Nancy and Family, You all are in our prayers at this time. Cherish all the wonderful memories and know that family and friends will help you through the days ahead. Sherry Williams and Family

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