George E. Riel's Obituary
George E. Riel, 79, of Lake Panasoffkee passed away Monday, May 24, 2021. Mr. Riel was born November 12, 1941 in Pawtucket, RI to Arthur and Armandine Riel. He retired from V.H. Blackington, Inc and moved here from Massachusetts in 2007. George was a member of Rock of Ages Lutheran Church in Wildwood and enjoyed gardening, playing cards and especially his family. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Dolores “Dee” Riel; children, Lori Riel of Wildwood and Lynn Crehan of Massachusetts; sister, Terry Satti; brothers, Sonny Riel, Art Riel and Ray Riel; grandchildren, Ashley, Kyle and Addilynn. Visitation will be held 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. with a service beginning at 4:00 P.M., Sunday, May 30, 2021 in the Banks/Page-Theus Chapel. The family will celebrate George’s life again in late June at the Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, Wildwood. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org. On-line condolences may be shared by visiting www.bankspagetheus.com.
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