I learned today of the passing of Bill Riedels wife of 50 yrs. She died Oct. 30 after a very long illness. I have become a friend of Bills over the last several years and I know the love and devotion they shared. I'm sure it was a comfort to have his 5 children by his side.
Bill, I hope you don't mind me posting this here......but I know you have many friends here who would like to offer their condolences along with mine.....
Be well my friend and God Bless.
See you in Dec.
Joe
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
Joe..Thanks for posting this sad news. I have never met Bill personally but I know that he is well liked and well respected in the Letterhead community.
Bill, I can only offer my condolences and pray that you will continue on as you have in the past, teaching, sharing and bringing joy into the hearts of those that you meet. That is what I have gathered from posts by people who have met you.
Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
Bill,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless, Mark
Posted by cheryl nordby (Member # 1100) on :
Very sorry to hear the sad news Bill. You are in my thoughts.
Posted by signstudiosteveestes (Member # 765) on :
Very Sorry to hear of your loss Bill. I will be in touch.
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
Sorry for your loss Bill, my condolences go out to you & your family.
Posted by Randy W. Robarge (Member # 2022) on :
Mr. Riedel,
My condolences to you and your family.
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Times like this are very hard. I don't know Bill either, but our prayers go out to him and his family.
Posted by timi NC (Member # 576) on :
Bill when you read this,many Prayers and Heartfelt condolences to one of the finest gentlemen I have had the pleasure of encountering. May God's Grace be with you and yours,....
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Bill, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you. Bill is definitely one of the finest gentleman in Letterville. Judy
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
We're so sorry to learn of your loss Bill. We know the best wishes and prayers of your Letterhead Family are with you at this time.
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Your sadness is shared by many of us, Bill. 50 years can contain many joyus memories.
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
I don't know you Bill, except through your posts, but I'm sorry to hear of your wife's passing. It doesn't matter how prepared you think you are for something like this, when it happens you get hit with emotions that are much deeper than you could have expected. I know, I've been there too.
Just try to keep plugging along one day at a time and eventually you will feel better. There will always be a void there, but time IS the great healer.
Posted by Felix Marcano (Member # 1833) on :
Real sorry to hear that.
Posted by Colleen Henderson (Member # 906) on :
Having been in your company on a couple of occasions at Letterheads meets Bill, I was extremely saddened to hear this news. Your a very special Letterhead. Hold onto the memories of the 50 wonderfull years you had together.
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Ditto.
Posted by Alan Ackerson (Member # 3224) on :
Mr Reidel, My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. See you again soon.
Posted by Jeffrey Vrstal (Member # 2271) on :
Mr Reidel...
Very sorry to hear of your loss. I too have enjoyed your posts. Best wishes to you and your family.
Posted by John Deaton III (Member # 925) on :
Bill, like the others, I havent met you personally, but through your posts I feel like Ive known you many years. My thoughts are with you and your family, and we share in your grief. God bless.
Posted by Mike Kelly (Member # 2037) on :
Bill, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Bill,
So sorry about your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Chris Elliott (Member # 1262) on :
Bill, may the sorrow of your wife's death by softened by the joy shared over the years by you and your family. I keep thinking about the angel you carved and I'm sure there's one more upstairs now.
Posted by Monte Jumper (Member # 1106) on :
God bless you Bill...
Monte and Pat
Posted by Jackson Smart (Member # 187) on :
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May God's grace and mercy be poured out for you and your family, my friend. Embrace the memories. My heart and prayers are with you.
Posted by Dave Draper (Member # 102) on :
Bill,
We would like to share our heartfelt thoughts as well. I have always admired your enthusiasm for the sign craft and enjoyed all your posts.
We send our respects.
Posted by Ernest Clark (Member # 140) on :
Our thoughts and prayers are withyou and your family, may God bless you all. Ernie
Posted by Jon Aston (Member # 1725) on :
Bill:
I'm very sorry to read of your loss.
Posted by Randy Campbell (Member # 2675) on :
Sorry for your loss Bill. Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
Hi Bill,
I have felt so fortunate that our paths crossed as they did in Banff. Since then you have always lit up any Letterhead meet for me with your presence, and your posts here also make me smile.
There are so many Letterheads, including myself, that are so very proud to know you. You have such a positive influence on people.
My heart reaches out to you. Love, Janette
Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
Sorry to hear of the loss! You'll be in our thoughts as well.
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Bill.
Suelynn
Posted by rattler (Member # 2344) on :
We have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jed
Posted by Bob Darnell (Member # 27) on :
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss, Bill.
Posted by Santo (Member # 411) on :
Sorry to hear of your loss, Bill. My pryers are with you and your family.
Posted by Kathy Joiner (Member # 1814) on :
I too am so sorry to learn of your loss and hope you can feel all the love and admiration that has been posted here.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Well, I Don't know what to say, except give my deepest sympathy, and to let you know that we all are thinking of you and you're family. Posted by Don Southard (Member # 2488) on :
Mr. Riedel, My condolences to you and your family.
Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
So very sorry Bill. Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
I'm so sorry Bill. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
Posted by Delzell (Member # 1965) on :
Bill,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Do not feel you need to do the carvings soon. They can wait until you are ready. You have to many other things on your mind right now.
My deepest sympathy,
Debbie
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Bill
I'm saddened & speechless
May God comfort you in your tough times!
Posted by William Holohan (Member # 2514) on :
Mr. Riedel, My prayers and condolences go out to you and your family. We have never met (my loss), but I read your input here with great interest.
Posted by John Jordan (Member # 2368) on :
Bill,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on your recent loss, and I am sure that if I say you have the sympathies and best wishes from all the Australian Letterheads I would be correct.
Take care, my friend, John
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
Bill,
I have met you in person, and I could tell by your attitude toward life that you must have a very special lady at home. I am sure she will be deeply missed.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
God bless you and your family and may you look forward to the day when we are re-united with our loved ones.
Posted by Kent Smith (Member # 251) on :
Our thoughts are with you and yours.
from Kent, Judi, Audri and kids.
Posted by AdrienneMorgan (Member # 1046) on :
Bill.....
You are a treasure to so many....know that we are here for you and hold you up in our prayers.
Hold on to those precious memories...so few are Blessed to have had so many years with thier best friend.
Adrienne
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Posted by John Jordan (Member # 2368) on :
Bill, On behalf of all the Australian Letterheads please accept our sincerest sympathies and heartfelt condolences. May your heart be filled with wonderfull memories....Take care
Posted by Cheryl Lucas (Member # 1656) on :
Bill,
Please know that the ones dearest to you will always be in your heart and the memories you share will keep them with you for all time.
I share your heartache in the loss of your mate.
Cher.
Posted by John Jordan (Member # 2368) on :
Bill, this is Mike Lavallee and Rhonda. we are sadened by your loss and wish to send out our heart felt condolences. we will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. you mean more to us than you know. Mike
Posted by Linda Silver Eagle (Member # 274) on :
Bill,
I am oh, so sad to hear this news. I pray that you and your family are given the peace that your wife would have you in. Much love and prayers to you!
Love, Emily, Jenny and Linda
Posted by Bob Bond (Member # 26) on :
Bill, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 50 years, that is something very special to be proud of. Those years would contain a lot of memories to be cherished forever. Bob & Jennifer Bond
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