Search by Name

Search by Name

Stanley Riegel Obituary

Stanley L. Riegel SUMMERVILLE - Stanley L. Riegel, 82, of Summerville, husband of Kathleen M. Riegel, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013 at the Veterans Victory House, Walterboro. A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Bethany United Methodist Church, Summerville. Inurnment will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville. Following the inurnment, the family will receive friends at Bethany Social Hall for a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Bethany United Methodist Church, Searchers Class, 118 West 3rd South St., Summerville, SC 29483, Veterans Victory House, 2461 Sidney's Road, Walterboro, SC 29488 or The A.R.K out of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 206 Central Ave., Summerville, SC 29483. Mr. Riegel was born July 14, 1931 in Edmore, Michigan, son of the late Dover Andrew Riegel and Minnie Maude Wright Riegel. He graduated from Everett High School in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. He served with the Marine Corp in a rifle company in Korea during the Korean War. He graduated from Western Michigan University and was an Underwriter of Surety Bonds for Contractors. He worked in Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Denver. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Summerville and the Searchers Class. Survivors including his wife are: daughters: Connie McDavid (Thomas) of Summerville and Patti Daily (Daniel) of Pittsburgh, PA, two granddaughters: Kathleen Muthig (Jeff) of Columbia and Catherine McDavid of Greenville. The family would like to express appreciation to the staff at the Veteran's Victory House for their care of Stan in his last year of life. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.tricountycremationcenter.com ARRANGEMENTS BY TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 11000 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, SC 843-821-4888 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 24 to Aug. 25, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Riegel

Not sure what to say?





September 10, 2013

Rest in peace, Mr. Stan.
Bob & Barb Janney

Niki Chinners

August 27, 2013

Mrs. Riegel and family-
I am terribly sorry for the loss of Stan! I enjoyed assisting him as much as I could when he was at Cypress House and then when I was honored to assist him VVH, he was a living man... I've never stopped wondering how he was doing or mrs. Kathy... He will be greatly missed.

Tom and Beth Moore

August 26, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Dilauro

August 26, 2013

Miss Cathy and family: I am so sorry for your loss! Words can not express the thrill, joy and laughter that Mr. Stanley brought to me while at VVH. Again, I would like to thank you all for allowing us to have the honor and privilege of caring for Mr. Stanley. You all are in my prayers. May God keep you and bless you all during this time. With sincere love, Michelle Dilauro

Mildred Clark

August 26, 2013

Sorry to learn of the passing of your husband, Stan. I know your life will be empty without him. Please know you have been in my thoughts and will continue to be in my prayers. Do let your TOPS friends (family) know if there is as anything we can do. You will a always be a part of us.
God's love and blessings

Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Olive

August 26, 2013

So sad to hear about the passing of Stan. He was such a sweet sweet soul! May God comfort you Kathy and your family.
Much love,
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Olive and Family
( you will always be our neighbors!)

August 25, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet man. Please let us know if we can do anything to help you.
Take care,
Chip & Donna Lanham (Your Ashford Circle Neighbors)

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results

Make a Donation
in Stanley Riegel's name

Memorial Events
for Stanley Riegel

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Stanley's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Stanley Riegel's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more