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Robert Riegel Obituary

RIEGEL Robert Warren Riegel, age 86, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, of natural causes. He was born December 5, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Simon and Ellen Mae (Bensing) Riegel. He was a graduate of the Drexel Institute, a World War II Army veteran, and served as an editor at Chemical Abstracts for 32 years. Preceded in death by his first wife Miriam (Smith) Riegel, in 1985, and his brother Richard Riegel (Philadelphia) in 2002. Survived by his second wife, Ruth (Wetsel) Riegel; daughter, Lucille Gill (Stephen); son, Timothy Riegel; nephew, Dennis Riegel (Judy); and grandson, Christopher Gill. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 11, 1 p.m., at Clinton Heights Lutheran Church, 15 Clinton Heights Ave., in Columbus, where he was a member. Rev. Ralph L. Wolfe will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church. Online guestbook, visit www.cookandsonpallay.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 3 to Feb. 9, 2012.

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February 8, 2012

Ruth - Emerson and I are saddened to hear of Bob's passing. We send our sincerest sympathy to you and the family.

Emerson & Dolores Heilman

Richard Preston

February 6, 2012

We will miss you foronly ashort time, for soon we will meet again in the sky.

Misti Kai Gwynne

February 6, 2012

Dear Lucille and family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I remember him from my childhood as a wonderful and gentle man. May God bless you and yours as you grieve your loss. You are in my prayers.

Terri Molnar

February 5, 2012

Dear Tim, Lucille, and Ruth, Very sorry to hear of your father's (husband's) passing. I feel very honored to have met him during visits to MN. He was quiet and intriguing with his knowledge of so many things. And, a true gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this time.

February 5, 2012

Dear Ruth, Lucille, and Tim, I am a relative in Kansas, visited often by Uncle Herman's. My mother Leah was a cousin of Miriam's, and we have known of you all through the years. We are sorry to hear of Robert's death. Mary Jane has kept us updated. We send our sympathy and pray for God's blessing to you. Carolyn Middendorf (Brockhoff), Topeka

Judy Spears

February 4, 2012

Ruth, I am so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I worked at CA for many years and remember him coming down to get copies when I worked in the duplication room. He was not only a scholar, but a gentleman.

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