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Samuel Riegle Obituary
New Madison - Samuel J. Riegle, age 84 of New Madison, Ohio passed away at 8:37 PM Thursday February 7, 2019 at the Greenville Health and Rehab Center. Sam was born March 8, 1934 in New Madison and the son of the late Orla E. and Mary A. (Royer) Riegle.
Sam loved animals, always having a pet around and grew up in the country and as a youth helped his uncles with chores on the farm. He received his Associates Degree in Applied Science from Purdue University and his Bachelor of Science Degree in science and engineering from the University of Dayton. Sam retired in 1999 as a Project Engineer with Belden Corporation of Richmond, Indiana. Following retirement he kept busy as a Substitute Teacher at numerous schools in the Darke County area. He was a member of the Fort Jefferson United Methodist Church and the New Madison Lion's Club. Some of Sam's hobbies and interests include cooking, fishing, researching family history and genealogy, focusing on current events, news and politics, as well as traveling to various beaches in Florida and spending time in the Rocky Mountains. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Shirley (Moyer) Riegle and daughter Jill Elaine Snyder.
Sam's survivors include his wife Sharon (Jordan) Riegle of New Madison. They were married June 17, 1978. Also children Jacqueline (Jose) Guevara of Houston, Texas, Ann (Steve) Riegle Crichton of Centerville, Ohio, Samantha Buckley of New Madison, Bridgett (Ray) Roberts of Byrdstown, Tenn. and Jeff (Amanda) Zumbrun of Eaton; grandchildren Elaine, Allen, Jake, David, Joey, Dakota, Neil and Noah, great grandchild Scarlett; brother Thomas H. (Faith) Riegle of Dearborn Heights, Michigan as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday February 12, 2019 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Doug Baker officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM and on Tuesday 1 hour prior to the services in the funeral home. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in the Greenmound Cemetery New Madison.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the American Heart Association.
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Christine Lynn
February 12, 2019
So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. May the Lord comfort all the family and fill your hearts and minds with many happy memories of your life with him.
Sherry (Baker) Echeman
February 11, 2019
Sympathy for the family of Sam. What a nice man. He used to repair our TV's when I was a small tot at home. I remember him coming to our house at Ft. Jeff. Many times he would have to take the set to the shop for repair. He knew how sad we kids were and would show us how to "be on TV", by pretending in the cabinet! Really eased the time it had to be gone! I was working at RH when Shirley was there, and remember her vividly. Also, had the pleasure of working with Jill at the Hospital. Such a lovely family. Praying for Peace to your Hearts at this sad time.
Missy (Howard) Canan
February 11, 2019
I have good memories of Sam when he would come to our farm in Jaysville to fix our tv. He was always kind and took time to listen. Rest in peace, Sam, and say hello to Donnie and Phyllis for me.
Gwen Tinkle
February 9, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. Sam loved his family and it showed in everything he did. This is a beautiful legacy that he passed on to his loving family. Barry and Gwen Tinkle
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