We announce with much sadness We lost our beautiful and devoted father Herbert Riedl last evening. I shall miss his smile when he sees us. He is reportedly with his mother and relatives at this time.
In tender memory of Herbert Riedel, who passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Lakeland Long Term Care. Bernie, Margaret, and Lorene, his surviving siblings, treasure his memory. He was predeceased by his father William, mother Martha, and siblings Irene, Wilfred, and Irma.
Herbert was an avid athlete who enjoyed playing golf and bowling, where he had won multiple championships. His extensive literary reading kept his intellect active and focused. Herbert never married, but he dedicated his life to He looked after his sisters to make sure they were happy and safe despite their disabilities.
He donated a great deal of his time and money to his many causes. He will be greatly missed and will always be remembered as Uncle Santa by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. He always bought the most thoughtful and wonderful Christmas gifts! In order to be closer to his family, Herbert relocated from Kitchener to Parry Sound, and he soon.
A cremation has taken place. Friends may pay their respects on October 28, 2023, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Torrance Funeral Home. If you would rather, donations to Lakeland Long Term Care or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. He will be greatly missed and will always be remembered as Uncle Santa by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. Herbert was a committed volunteer in the Portland community who gave his all to a number of projects that tried to make people’s lives better.
His initiative and unceasing work helped solve problems including homelessness, environmental preservation, and community improvement. Herbert made a significant and wide-ranging contribution to society through mentoring young people, planning fundraisers, and helping with cleanup projects.
