John Riegel

John Joseph Riegel Jr., of Wardsville, passed away on December 30, 2025.
He was born in Jefferson City, the son of the late John Joseph Riegel Sr. and Marie Martha (Schepker) Riegel. John grew up on the family farm in Linn and was a 1973 graduate of Linn High School. He continued his education at Linn State Technical College, earning an Associate Degree in Drafting, and later earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from William Woods University.
On June 3, 1978, John married the love of his life, Alice Fast, at Annunciation Catholic Church in California, Missouri. Together they shared many years of love and family.
John worked for ABB/Hitachi from 1978 until his retirement in 2021. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and greatly enjoyed spending time on the family farm. Most of all he enjoyed time spent with his family especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alice Riegel; daughter, Ann Metternich (Greg); son, Kenneth Riegel (Katie); grandchildren, Valerie and Olivia Metternich, and Kylie, Kinsey, and Kolton Riegel; siblings, James Riegel, Richard Riegel (Sue), and Patricia Washburn (Ric); as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Korie Riegel.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
A Prayer Service will be held at Houser-Millard Funeral Director's on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Friends and family will be received from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main St.; Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com