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Clyde Riffel Obituary

VIOLA - Riffel, Clyde Wayne, 81, retired tool/pattern maker with Beech Aircraft passed away August 2, 2007. Viewing is Friday 12 to 8 p.m. at Resthaven Mortuary and graveside service is 1:00 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Preceded in death by son Cary W. in 2000. Survivors are wife of 62 years, Lucille; son, David (Renee) Riffel of Wichita; daughter, Carol ("Mike" Zenon) Buss of Conway Springs; sister, Norma Suckoll of CA; half-brother, Leon Riffel of Enid, OK; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A memorial has been established in lieu of flowers with Hospice Care of KS.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4, 2007.

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Bonnie & Bob Gerlach

August 4, 2007

To the Clyde Rillel family I send to you today my deepest sympathy. Carol.I remember when you and your dad used to come into the General Station he for his lottery tickets and you for what ever you needed going thru Viola.We have been out of town and did not know he was criticaly ill. Sorry I can't be with our family today,I send all my love and sympathy ,God will be with you and help you thru this day and the days to come. Bonnie & Bob Gerlach. I will call on your mom after things settle down

Richard & Pam James

August 3, 2007

Rich and I remember Clyde up at Cary's helping with projects. We knew Clyde through Irene and Cary

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