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Michael R Riffel - Class Of 1970 VIEW PROFILE

Michael R Riffel

MICHAEL R. RIFFEL

Sept. 14, 1951 - Nov. 11, 2010
ROSELAND - Michael Roy Riffel, 59, of 210 E. Cripe St., Roseland, IN, beloved son, husband, father, brother and friend, was welcomed into the arms of God at 6:10 a.m. Thursday, November 11th, surrounded by his family. Michael was born to Jack L. and Ella M. (Fokey) Riffel in South Bend, and was raised in Roseland. He graduated from Christ the King Catholic School and then attended Clay High School.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Sonja, who he married in Hamilton, New Zealand, on March 18, 2005. He is also survived by his son, Jack M. Riffel of Niles, MI, and his daughter, Liila Sunshine; daughter, Trisha Gonzagowski of Charlestown, AR, and her daughter, Kayla Hale; mother, Ella M. Riffel of South Bend; sisters, Becky and husband, Edwin Johnston of South Bend, and Judy and Maurice Gates of Cleveland, TN; stepdaughter, Marrissa, and husband, Andrew Flogdell of Hamilton, New Zealand; and his two "girls," Sassie and Cordie.

Mike spent the greater part of his life in his home built by the Riffel and Fokey families in 1949. Mike worked for many years for the City of South Bend in the street department as a master mechanic from whcih he retired after 23 years. Mike will be remembered for his charm, wit, and smile that would light up the room.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 16th, in the Welsheimer Family Funeral Home North, 17033 Cleveland Road, at the corner of Hickory Road, with Rev. Michael Matthews, CSC, officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park where he will be placed next to his father, Jack. Friends may call from 4 until 7 p.m. on Monday, November 15th, in the funeral home. --May he rest in peace- Karanga Mai E Koro

Published by South Bend Tribune on Nov. 14, 2010.

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