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Craig Riedel Obituary
Craig A. Riedel, 89, of Nevada, Ohio died at 4:19 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, at Wyandot Memorial Hospital, Upper Sandusky.
He was born Dec. 25, 1933, in Sycamore, to Stanley H. and Helen (Walton) Riedel. He married Bonnie (Miller) Riedel and they later divorced. He then married Patricia (Rothlisberger) Riedel on Dec. 27, 1986, and she survives in rural Nevada, Ohio.
Craig is also survived by his children, Dennis Riedel of Wilder, Kentucky, Brenda Hetzel of Oldsmar, Florida, and Annette (Dan) Hollis of Gallatin, Tennessee; three stepchildren, Julie (Mike) Keller of Upper Sandusky, Jill (Mike) Thiel of Upper Sandusky, and Jenni (Roger) Jury ll of rural Upper Sandusky; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Tobe (Cindy) Riedel of Westerville; and two sisters, Carolyn (Dave) Sigler of rural Sycamore and Cleone (Pete) Hummel of rural Sycamore.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Stanley Claude Riedel.
Craig was a member of Union Salem Family Church. Growing up, Craig attended Sycamore United Methodist Church. He was a 1951 graduate of Sycamore High School where he was the last living classmate, a 1966 graduate of The Ohio State University, and 1971 graduate of Bowling Green State University where he received his master's degree. Craig for 20 years was a teacher and principal in the Mohawk School System. He later in life worked at Timken, Bucyrus, and for ICP in Tiffin. In the summer time, he painted for George Fadley Painting in Sycamore and Parker Brothers Painting in McCutchenville.
Craig was a 65-year member of Enterprise Lodge #579 F & A.M., Sycamore, where he served as master of the lodge in 1962 and 2012. He also was the District Education Officer in 2001 and District Deputy Grand Master in 2004.
For a hobby, Craig loved to raise harness racing horses and attended all the harness racing events he could. He never missed the Little Brown Jug in Delaware, Ohio. Craig loved to go to all of his grandchildren's school and sporting events.
Craig's celebration of life will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, at Sycamore United Methodist Church.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Craig Riedel Scholarship Fund for the Mohawk School system to foster future education among students. Checks can be made to Pat Riedel in care of Walton-Moore Funeral Home, P.O. Box 350, Sycamore, Ohio, 44882.
Online expressions of sympathy can be made at www.waltonmoore funeralhome.com.
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Ron Jump
November 24, 2023
To Craig´s family. You have my deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
I considered Graig a friend and colleague. Our association was mostly as administrators in associate school districts. I appreciated his clear thinking and decisiveness. He was level headed and had a great sense of humor. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Jim Amlin
November 20, 2023
So sorry to hear for Craig's family & especially to Cleone(Pete) Hummel!
Jerry Grubb
November 14, 2023
To Craigs Family and Friends..Please accept My Deepest Sympathies for his Passing..Craig as a super Guy and Educator !! So Very Sorry for your Loss ~~~
Bill Nunemaker
November 13, 2023
I knew Craig for over 40 years, first as my Boss and then as my friend. During these years he exemplified character traits that have become increasingly rare in our society. He was honest with people. While you may not like what he said you could be sure that it was the straight truth as he knew it with no deceit or deception intended. He lived with honor and integrity. Once given, his word and handshake were more binding than any contract or written document and his loyalty to his friends was without question. He loved God, his family, his horses, and Ohio State. It has been my privilege that he called me a friend. I will miss him.
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