William "Bill" Newton Riedel of Merriam,KS, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.
Visitation will be 10:00am-12, Friday, November 8, at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS.
Family suggests memorial contributions to the Ronald McDonald House.
Bill was born on December 22, 1937, in KCK. He was the son of William B and Frances Arnola Riedel, who proceeds him in death. Bill worked at Board of Public Utilities from 1957 until retirement in 1996. In 1970 he married his love, Delores Kay Mahon. They both loved to travel. They enjoyed their retirement years in Florida, especially during the winter. Bill was especially known for his fun loving,free spirit. He always had a big smile and was quite ornery .
Bill is survived by his wife of 48 years, Delores Kay Riedel, three daughters and spouses, Janet and Gregg Creten, Connie Anthony, and Karen and David Vickers, a brother Louis Riedel and grandchildren, JoAnna Creten, Nick Creten,Courtney Anthony, Aaron Pollock, Matt Pollock, and three great-grandchildren, Maddox and Dillon Pollock and Harper Hendricks.
Bill's family would like to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers during this difficult time.