Richard K. "Bud" Riedel Obituary (1937

Richard "Bud" Karl Riedel, 85, of Decatur, IL entered into his heavenly home on August 15, 2023 surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held in loving memory of Bud and his wife, Judy, on September 9, 2023 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Decatur, IL at 11:00am with visitation an hour before. Inurnment will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, #1 Bachrach Court, Decatur, IL 62526 or Seven Rivers Christian School, 4221 W. Gulf to Lake Highway, Lecanto, FL 34461. Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at dawson-wikoff.com. Bud was born September 24, 1937, in Decatur, IL the son of Karl F. and Bertha W. (Kossieck) Riedel. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1955 and Millikin University in 1961 where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Bud was a hard worker starting at an early age. His first job was a newspaper boy for the Decatur Herald and Review. He always looked for ways to help others throughout his career, whether it was managing a grocery store, banking, selling pharmaceuticals or advising others in the insurance and investment industry. He had a passion for sports and enjoyed mentoring others in the games he loved to play. This included coaching a church league high school basketball team and many years of youth baseball at Sinawik Park. Bud was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a lifelong child of God. He was always ready to serve his family and share his faith with others. His cup was always overflowing and his faith never wavered. Well done, good and faithful servant. Surviving is his daughter: Ann Barker (Kip) of Uniondale, IN; son: Joe Riedel of Citrus Springs, FL; daughter: Sarah Johnson (Ron) of Mt. Zion, IL; grandchildren: Emily Heidlauf (Peter), Lilly Barker, A.J. Johnson, Judith Riedel, and James Riedel. He was preceded in death by his wife Judy, his parents, and his four sisters: Dorothy, Margaret, Verna, and Norma.