Wesley Riehl

RIEHL, WESLEY N.

Wesley N. Riehl, age 62, passed away April 17, 2008 at his home with his family by his side after a short battle with adrenal gland cancer. He was born March 11, 1946 to the late Nolan and Rose (Cable) Riehl. He was united in marriage on August 30, 1969 to Patricia Pennings. Wes was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in the Town of Center. He was a United States Army veteran and a member of the Black Creek American Legion. He enjoyed farming and most importantly spending time with his family including his children and grandchildren who adored their "Pa Pa". He believed a family that prayed together, stayed together.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia, Black Creek; his children: Jodi (Paul) Mathe; Kerri (Steve) Tuma; Sarah Riehl, all of Black Creek; his grandchildren: Elizabeth, Emilie, Joshua, Abigail and Laken; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Clarence (Ruth) Pennings, Appleton; step-mother, Bernice Riehl, Seymour; sisters and brothers: Jean (Norb) Fuhrmann, Appleton; Jim (Judy) Riehl, California; Nancy (Rudy) Plach, Hortonville; Leo (Judy) Riehl, Little Chute; Cathy (Jerry) Puls, Shiocton; Gerald (Arlene) Riehl, Hortonville; Leslie (Gloria) Riehl, Black Creek; Louis Riehl, Black Creek; Lois (Robert) Volkman, Seymour; Steven (Beverly) Riehl, Weyawega; step-brothers and sisters: Bill (Sue) Beil, Columbia, TN; Wendy (Tim) Keller, Neenah; Maynard (Jane) Beil, Mercer; Sue Ellen Beil, Corby, England; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Lois Riehl, Appleton; Verna Riehl, Stephensville; Carol (Larry) Wendt, Menasha; Mark Stapel, Seymour; Cindy (Tom) Baer, Lakewood; Mike (Mary) Pennings, Florida; Steve (Shawn) Pennings, Black Creek; a special niece Jessi (Shane) Wallenfang; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan "Jim" Riehl; his granddaughter, Katelyn Rae Tuma; 5 brothers: Paul, Leonard, Keith, Thomas, Dan Lee and 1 sister Sharon.

Friends may call at St. John Lutheran Church, Town of Center, from 4 PM to 8 PM on Sunday, April 20, 2008. Visitation will continue at St. John Lutheran Church on Monday, April 21, 2008 from 9:30 AM until time of funeral services at 11 AM with Pastor Jeffery Suhr officiating. Burial will be in Bovina Cemetery, Shiocton. Military Rites will follow at the cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com and www.caringbridge.org/visit/wesriehl .

A special thank you to Dr. Faudree and his staff, "The Girls" at AMC Out Patient Treatment Center, AMC Third Floor Oncology, Dr. Holen of UW Madison, ThedaCare Hospice and family, friends and neighbors.
A memorial fund has been established.

Wes,
You are the love of my life.
I will miss you!
Love always and forever, Pat

Daddy,
The end is now here.
And you face the final curtain,
My friends, I'll say it clear,
He'll state his case, I'm certain,
You've lived a life that's full.
We've traveled together each and every highway,
And more, much more than this, YOU DID IT YOUR WAY!

You've taught us so much, touched so many and left unbelievable memories. Thanks for the memories to Puerta Vallarta, Denver and Germany.
Miss and love ya lots!
Sarah

Dad,
You are our rock, our hero, and our strength. We will miss you more than words can express. Please take care of our baby Katelyn and your "Pa" in heaven. We'll look forward to seeing the dandelions.
Love Always,
Kerri & Steve

You could tell a lot about Dad,
Just by looking at his hands.
They were large, worn and used,
From all that life demands.

A father, a farmer,
A husband, a friend;
You were all of these things,
To the very end.

While we're here on earth,
You have all our love;
Until we meet again,
In that magnificent kingdom above.
Love Jodi & Paul