Little girls love having a big brother! It’s a relationship that weaves in and out of giggles and teasing and crying. Yes that was us for sure. It’s been said that you were a happy thriving little boy who loved racing his quarter midget that is until I came along and you had to share our parents. I know you forgave me and we moved on in growing up. Thanks for that! Life with you was truly never a dull moment! Your adventurous spirit weaving throughout our lives growing up was always fun and some times scary! Like the time you came in the house took my arm and put me in your car and drove to the beach where the warm water of the power plant was! Grabbed your surf board and me and headed for the water! And me screaming all the way. Then you put me on the board and pushed me out and said have fun with the sharks! And of course this was after the movie ‘Jaws’ ! I hated you that day and vowed to never speak to you again. But it didn’t last!
It was a privilege and honor to be with you when you stepped out of this earth into heaven! And watching that most holy moment you had with Jesus brought me an amazing gift of comfort and peace.  You gave me a glimpse of Glory I shall never forget 
Enjoy our parents by yourself while you can because I will be there right at your heels again some day ! Love so very much my brother ❤️

Buddy was my step son and friend.  
He visited often or I him. 
We would set and have a beer, talk about our lives and sometimes agree to disagree.
He was a lot like his dad with a gentle soul.
Although I can not see everything through that you ask of me.
I will be more than honored to take that ride with the flags for you 
I will miss you my friend 



Memorial Service with military honors

McConnell Funeral Home

Roy Riedel,

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Roy Arthur Riedel, Jr.

18 February, 1953 – 15 April, 2022

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