Joseph Michael Riegel

Joseph Michael Riegel obituary, Durand, MI

Joseph Michael Riegel

Joseph Riegel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes – MacDonald Chapel - Howell on Oct. 18, 2022.
Joseph Michael Riegel, age 65, of Howell, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday October 15th, 2022.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 3:00 until the 6:00 pm Rosary service at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, MacDonald Chapel, 315 N. Michigan Ave., Howell, MI 48843.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 11:00 am at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, MacDonald Chapel, 315 N. Michigan Ave., Howell, MI 48843.
He was born in Dearborn, MI on January 16th, 1957. Joseph was married to his late wife Laura Riegel, for 32 years, & is also proceeded in death by his parents Joseph & Gloria Riegel, & his sister, Deborah Kozar.
He spent the last five years with his wonderful Girlfriend Michelle Sandell whom he loved dearly. He was a proud Father to Ashley (Cory) Valire & Caitlin (Kyle) Jordan & Grandson Rowen Jordan. He loved his sister Genie(late Chris) Mikolajczak, and nephews Nicholas (Elizabeth), Nathan, (Agnieszka) Andrew (Christy), Niece Renee Mittenmeyer, & Goddaughter Bayleigh Mittenmeyer & 5 great nieces & nephews. He loved his sister-in-law Carol (Bob) Mittenmeyer, and brother-in-law David (Anita) McFarland.
Joe worked as Director of operations for 45 year's with DSS/ Equature, he considered everyone there his work Family.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Joe's name to:
Leader Dogs for the Blind – 1039 S. Rochester Rd. Rochester Hills, MI 48307 | 248-651-9011 - https://www.leaderdog.org/donate/
or
Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401, 1.800.757.CURE (2873) - https://cure.pcf.org
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