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William Riedel Obituary
Riedel, William F. age 89 lifelong resident of Little Ferry passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 20, 2018. William was a proud United States Navy Veteran during World War II. William was a member of Sokol, Little Ferry, Letterheads, Walldogs. He was a sign painter, artist, woodcarver, & Gold Leaf expert and for many years owned and operated Riedel Sign Company in Little Ferry.
Beloved husband of the late Rosemarie Riedel (nee Rocco). Loving father to William C. Riedel and his wife Regina, Deborah Baskeyfield and her husband Henry, Maryann Rogers and her husband Craig, Kathleen Graham, and Gail McNamara and her husband Danny. Life Companion to his sweetheart Randi Dalaker. Devoted grandfather to Michele, Amanda, Alison, Carolyn, Shawn, Jessica, James Ryan, Raymond, Craig, Kevin, Nicholas, Brandon, and Michael. Great grandfather to Madelyn, Connor, Ava, Chase, Westen, Brianna, Blake, Charlotte, James, Colton, and Chad. Dear sister to Anna Riedel Hoefling.
Funeral Saturday 9am from the Vorhees Ingwersen Funeral Home 59 Main Street Ridgefield Park. Mass 10am at Saint Margaret of Cortona, Little Ferry. Interment Maple Grove Park Cemetery, Hackensack. Visitation Friday 4-8pm. vorheesingwersen.com In lieu of flowers please send donations to: American Sign Museum, 1330 Monmouth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225 (513) 258-4020 [email protected] vorheesingwersen.com
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Janet Ashnault
April 3, 2018
My grandfather was a sign painter in Cranford, NJ from 1920-1960. My mom age 94 really enjoys Bill's videos as they remind her of her father and his work. We especially enjoy the gold leaf work and the demo of folding the index card into the paint cup. He seemed like a humble and gentle man. Condolences to all.
March 2, 2018
Bill was a great man and a fabulous sign painter and artist. I was fortunate enough to spend time with him and learn many things about sign painting and gold leaf gilding on glass.
I will think of Bill everytime I fold a paper paint cup out of an index card like he showed me. He gave me one of his palettes a few years ago and I will continue to use it in his memory
The sign industry has lost a great mentor!
Doug Blevins
Retro Signs, York PA
Wade Swormstedt
February 26, 2018
Bill was, unquestionably, the most loved person among Walldogs and Letterheads. The sign industry is extremely blessed that Bill found his calling and could lend his talents to it to the very end. By example, he inspired everyone to be a little bit better, every day.
February 23, 2018
A truly remarkable man. Extremely talented, always polite and willing to help. I will miss him as my patient.
Richard Tancer, D.O.
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Dan & Sandy Baldwin
February 22, 2018
Mr. Riedel was an amazing man. I will always remember his wonderful smile and generous nature. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Heaven just received an incredible angel.
LUCILLE BISCHOFF
February 22, 2018
NO WORDS CAN EXPRES HOW MUCH BILL WILL BE MISSED BY ME AND MY FAMILY.
HE WAS THE BEST UNCLE TO MY CHILDREN ALWAYS LOVING AND CARING.
BILL WAS NOT ONLY MY BROTHER-IN-LAW BUT MY FRIEND AND BROTHER SINCE I WAS 14.
SO MANY HAPPY MEMORIES WITH BILL, MY SISTER AND ALL MY NIECES AND NEPHEW.
BILL WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND FOREVER IN MY HEART TILL WE ARE ALL TOGETHER AGAIN.
LUCILLE (AUNT LU)
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