William P. Riekels Obituary
We bid farewell to William P. Riekels (Saint Joseph, Michigan), born in Muskegon, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 22, 2024 at the age of 97. William P. touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William P. Riekels to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Anna Riekels (Berghuis) and Bert Riekels; his wife Claudette P. Marden; and his siblings, Abe Riekels, Jean Witteveen, Connie Beekman and Marcia Vander Weg.
He is survived by: his children, Pamela Knezic (Timothy) of Wausau, WI and John Riekels of San Francisco, CA; and his grandchildren, Noah, Connor, Nicholas and Tessa Knezic. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews & cousins.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 27th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Starks & Menchinger Chapel (2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, September 28th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Christian Reformed Church (3275 Washington Ave, St Joseph, MI 49085).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Christian Reformed Church.
