Shiocton, Wisconsin
In his hometown, Nicholas E. Riehl was remembered as a quiet leader: a quarterback on the high school football team, a steady force on the basketball squad, and a talented but shy singer and guitar player. "Nic was the type of leader where I, as a coach, could have sat on the bench and done crossword puzzles," said basketball and golf coach Chad Schmidt. "He was an unbelievable human being." Riehl, 21, of Shiocton, Wis., was killed by a roadside bomb April 27 in Fallujah. He was a 2004 high school graduate and was assigned to Fort Stewart. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for a short time, but soon followed his younger cousin and two other friends into the Army, in part to pull together the money for his college education. A guitar player and songwriter, Riehl and a few fellow soldiers formed a band called For This I Die and posted songs on a MySpace.com page. "I''ve been around music for 30 years, and you only see kids like this once in a while that are this talented," said Riehl''s uncle and godfather, Robin Riehl. He also is survived by his parents, Rick and Patty.
I served with Nicholas in 5/7 Cav. I only knew him for a short amount of time, but he was an amazing guy with great musical talent. It's been over 13 years and I still think about him and many others.
I give my sincerest condolences and I pray for Nicholas and his friends and family everyday.
Jonathan Arciaga
July 09, 2020 | Evanston, IL | Military
Hello,
We realize that we are very late to express our deepest condolences, but we wanted to let your family and friends know that we will be sending Care Packages to deployed troops this holiday season and several of these will be dedicated to your loved one. Each package will carry the name, photo and hometown of Nicholas E. Riehl US Army Private 1st Class.
We realize that this is a small tribute, but we do this with all respect and sincerity and we want you to know...
Charlie Gili
November 04, 2018 | Brooklyn, NY | Neighbor
To Nick's family. I served with your son. He was a great man and know that those of use who knew him thought the world of him. I am not sure if you even read this but know that I have not, nor will I ever forget him. God bless you.
Michael Davis
August 24, 2018 | Atlanta, GA
Today is the anniversary of Nick's passing on April 27, 2007 pray for Nick and his Family! Remembered forever
Tom Brown
April 27, 2014 | Waskom, TX
To the family of Pfc. Nicholas E. Riehl:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Christian Memorial Day Remembrance worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, 26 May 2013. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the bordering states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden” filled with...
Leila Campbell
May 07, 2013 | Fort Snelling, MN
To the family of Pfc. Nicholas E. Riehl:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Christian Memorial Day Remembrance worship service at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday 27 May 2012. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the bordering states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden” filled with...
April 23, 2012
To the family of PFC Nicholas E. Riehl:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.
L Neal
May 13, 2011 | NC
To the family of Pfc Nicholas E Riehl:
The Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation will be honoring your loved one at the non-denominational Memorial Day Sunday worship service at 11:00 a.m. on 29 May 2011. We will remember the casualties of the Global War on Terrorism from Minnesota … and the neighboring states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Outside of the historic Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel will be a “Memorial Garden” filled with some 200 white crosses...
May 09, 2011
To the family and friends of Pfc. Nicholas E. Riehl:
Please accept my remembrance of Nicholas on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
April 27, 2011 | Carson City, NV
