Eli B. Riehl Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Eli B. Riehl of Dundee, New York, born in Bird in Hand, Pennsylvania, who passed away on October 17, 2024 at the age of 80. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jacob L. Riehl and Leah F. Riehl (Stoltzfus); his brother Levi Riehl; and his daughter-in-law Arlene Riehl (Hostetler). He is survived by: his children, John (Joanna), Nathan (Alma), Kenneth (Vivian), Philip (LaReta), Nevin (Whitney) and Veronica (Matthew LaRoche) of Grand Saline, TX; and his siblings, Katie King of Gordonville, PA, Sarah Riehl of Cochranville, PA, Hannah (Phares Lapp) of Ronks, PA, Jacob Jr. (Elizabeth) of Strasburg, PA, Jonas S. (Emma) of Bird-In, Lena S. (late Henry Yoder) of Kirkwood, PA, Menno (Marian) of Mount Joy, PA and Mary Ann (Emmanuel Esh) of Lancaster, PA.. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 20th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Lakeland Mennonite Church (389 Rock Stream Rd, Rock Stream, NY 14878). A funeral service was held on Monday, October 21st 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, October 21st 2024 at 11:30 AM at the Crystal Valley Mennonite Church Cemetery (2420 NY-230, Dundee, NY 14837).
