John Riech
d. April 11, 2019
John Riech, age 81, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Heritage Health in Springfield, IL.
John was born on November 25, 1937 in Springfield, IL, the son of Theodore and Edna (Etheridge) Riech.
He married Phyllis Jones on March 9, 1957 in Springfield. IL. She preceded him in death in 2013.
John is survived by three sons, Duane (Brenda) Riech of Texas, Darryl Riech of Springfield, and Douglas (Pam) Riech of California; one grandson, Kevin (Karoline) Riech of Texas; two sisters, Edna Mae and Irene; and three brothers, Bert, Edwin and Ralph, and several nieces & nephews.
He is also preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Debra; three brothers, and one sister.
John worked for Weaver’s Manufacturing and Fiat Allis in Springfield. He also worked for Caterpillar in Decatur. He loved wood carving and was an avid tomato gardener.
John served in the Illinois National Guard during the 1950s.
Visitation for John will be held on Monday, April 15, 2019 from 5 – 7 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home.
Rev. Gary Gilley will be officiating.
Burial will be held at West Cemetery in Athens.
Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society or Animal Protective League.
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Posted April 11th, 2019 at 5:45 pm
To The family of Uncle Johnny, Karen, Bob, Chris, Mali are deeply saddend to hear of his passing. He was a great uncle and loved talking to him. You will be greatly missed.
Posted April 13th, 2019 at 10:15 am
sorry to hear of Johns passing. He and I was in same grade at Sand Hill Grade School and also went to High School at same time many years ago. Condolences to all his family.
Posted April 17th, 2019 at 10:19 am
To John and his Family,
We were so sad to hear of your passing…you were always a good neighbor and always waved and let your little dog bark at our dogs when you would drive down our cul de sac…Fly high John…you will be missed.
Posted April 26th, 2019 at 9:35 am
I didnt know Uncle Johnny that well, but my mother loved him very much as a child and would often tell me stories about him. Sneding prayers to the rest of the family during this time.