Ryan E. "Rizzle" Klingel

Ryan E. "Rizzle" Klingel obituary, Brodheadsville, PA

Ryan E. "Rizzle" Klingel

Ryan Klingel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by William H. Kresge Funeral Home, Inc. on Oct. 10, 2025.

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Ryan E. "Rizzle" Klingel, 41, of Wilkes-Barre, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Geisinger South Hospital- Wilkes Barre.
Born in East Stroudsburg, he was the son of Barry Lee Klingel and Maryellen (Gearhart) Knitter.
Ryan enjoyed playing the guitar and loved all kinds of music, especially his favorite, Nirvana. He collected different guitars and had an even larger, impressive collection of watches. He was known to always be willing to help others and knew how cheer people up and make them laugh. Most of all, he was a loving and caring son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Ryan is survived by his parents, Maryellen Knitter and her husband Bruce, Barry Lee Klingel and his wife Cheryl; his sister Heidi Lee Klingel; his nephew, Jason Woolf; and his beloved cat, Charlie.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville. Memorial services will continue at 7:30 PM with Rev. Joseph Cain officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 4383, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Cremation is entrusted to the H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg.
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