Richard D. Riel

Richard D. “Rick” Riel, age 63, passed away unexpectedly at his North Lewisburg, Ohio home. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio September 4, 1954, to the late Richard and Betty (Grazier) Riel.

Rick is survived by his three daughters, Cheri (Johnny) Myrthil, Mindy (Steve) Wilczynski, and Lisa (Patrick) Fox; six grandchildren, Raymond, Adrian, Kayla, Alyssa, AJ and Jaxon; three great grandchildren, Marlee, Levi and Matheo; a sister, Christy (Wayne) Slaubaugh; two brothers, Mark Riel and Paul Riel and many nieces and nephews.

Rick was a loving father who enjoyed the simple things in life. He spent his time surrounded by friends and family. He had an infectious smile and the biggest heart. You would catch him all summer long wearing John Deere green cheering for a full pull at tractor pulls across the state. A self-employed carpenter, Rick had been a member of FFA, 4-H and was an avid supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 P.M. Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Grace Chapel Church in West Liberty, Ohio.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the church.

Burial will follow the funeral service at the Fairview Cemetery in West Liberty.

The funeral arrangements are in the care of the staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in West Liberty.