On November 15th 1926 Milton Frank Riedel was born to Louis Charles Riedel and Edna Augusta Stegman Riedel in Wheeling, West Virginia. He graduated from Wheeling High School and attended West Virginia University where he majored in Animal Husbandry. Before his last semester of college, he was drafted into the Air Force where he served as a mechanic and co-pilot. After his service he moved back to Wheeling and became a customer home builder.
The homes he built stand proudly as a testament to craftsmanship and dedication to his trade. For over 60 years he worked as a leader in the construction industry from Wheeling to Huntington West Virginia. He enjoyed traveling extensively, spending time with his family. He had a fascination with collecting everything from pocket knives, model tractors and skid steer loaders. Milt will be remembered by those who knew and loved him as caring husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, friend and avid Marshall football fan. He was a long-time member of Spring Valley Presbyterian Church. There will be a memorial service at the church at 2pm on Sunday, June 19, conducted by Rev. Bonnie Boyce. He passed away peacefully on June 17, 2016 surrounded by his family. Milt was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Lee Hobbs Riedel, brothers Harold Riedel, Phillip Riedel, sister Betty Lou Shafferman and step-daughter Gay Elizabeth Davis. He is survived by his second wife of 41 years Oretha “Jo” Riedel, his children Judi Taylor, JB Riedel (Debi), Jan Taylor (Kim) and Jon Riedel (Peggy) as well as his step children Carol Matheny, Katherine Phillips (Danny), James Meredith (Adrienne) and Tanga Dodson (Tom), 22 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. American Legion Post 93 of Kenova will conduct military rites. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.