Richard Earl Riefle, born February 12, 1941, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 23, 2022, with his daughters by his side. Loving survivors include two daughters, Tina Riefle and Roseann (Jason) Bruns, a brother Art Riefle, his favorite Aunt Iva Benskin, and a sister-in-law Elaine Dundon. He was a proud grandfather to Kaitlin & Logan Bruns, and Ashley, Sierra, & Jonathon Riefle.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Earl and Rosalie Riefle, his wife Mary Ann Riefle, and a son Kevin Riefle.
Richard grew up in St. Louis. He and Mary Ann Riefle were married on July 27, 1968. Together they raised three loving children in Kirkwood, MO. He worked at the VA Medical Center for 29 years before retiring in 1997. They spent their retirement in Imperial, MO.
You could find him umpiring softball many summer nights. He loved playing cards with family and friends and enjoyed playing slot machines at the casinos.
Visitation will be from 4-7 PM, Friday, January 28 at Kutis Funeral Home in South County, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129. Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 29, 10 AM at Kutis Funeral Home South County followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery, in St. Louis
Tina and family, I’m sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Please know I would be there with you but I’m having surgery on the 25th & recovery of 72 hours with my feet up is required. I will be praying for you on Saturday as this will be a time of recovery for me still. Tina, I’ll be in touch with you in an appropriate time.
Many hugs, Tina. So so sorry. Keep his memory forever in your heart.
Tina I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tina I am very sorry about the loss of your father. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Hi Tina: I’m so sorry about your dad. Please know that your IG family loves you and we are here for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I wish you peace and comfort.
Dear Tina and Roseann, we are so sorry to hear this. Will keep your families in our prayers. I’m sorry bye we are not going to be able to attend because of Covid
Dear Roseann and Tina, we are truly sorry to hear about Dicks passing. Please know that Dave has been ill so we did not want to come out, but we are sending prayers.
Roseanne, Jason Bruns, Tina Riefle, My sincere condolences for the passing of Richard Riefle Sending good thoughts, prayers love to your families and support to your families.He has some awesome, wonderful family and I know he was proud of each one of you ♥️