Obituary for Richard William "Dick" Reihl
Richard Reihl (Dick), age 78, of Mt. Pleasant, fondly known as the “Mayor of Delwin”, passed away January 4, 2023, at Isabella County Medical Care Facility with his family at his side.
Services for Dick will be held at Clark Family Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 11 a.m with Deacon Larry Fussman officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow at the Reflections Reception Center. Interment will take place at St. Henry’s Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral chapel on Monday, January 9, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions in memory of Dick may be made to the wishes of the family.
Dick was born on June 28, 1944, the son of the late Richard and Mary (Sargent) Reihl. Dick married the love of his life Carolyn McGuire on July 23, 1966, at St. Henry’s Catholic Church. In a world where not everyone finds their one true love, Carolyn and Dick were blessed to have each other for 56 years. Dick worked for CMF Manufacturing Incorporated as the Superintendent of Maintenance for over 20 years. Dick was known for his ability to fix anything, he was great with his hands, especially when it came to woodworking. Many neighbors would find Dick out mowing his lawn with a big smile on his face and no shirt on his back. He enjoyed all kinds of travel and took many trips with Carolyn and their children. They would often make family camping trips to the Green Cottage, where many bonfires and stories would be shared. Most of all, Dick loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, who will all greatly miss him.
Dick is survived by his wife, Carolyn Reihl; children, Kelly (Tim) Sweet, Jim (Brandy) Reihl, Carrie (Erick) Straus; grandchildren, Alaina (Kevin) Gross, Christopher (Jill) Sweet, Cole (Mikayla Jones) Reihl, Clay Reihl, Chase Reihl, Mason Straus, Stone Straus, Reagan Straus and Casey Straus; great-grandchildren Kalvin and Wren Gross and “The Sweet” twins who are on their way in five weeks; brothers: Tom (Vickie) Reihl, Pat Reihl, Dave Reihl and Don Reihl; sisters: Pam (Ken) Simmer and Christy Brasington; sister-in-law: Joyce Pety; brothers-is-law: Joe (Rhonda) McGuire, Dave (Sue Anne) McGuire, and John (Lise) McGuire; sisters-in-law: Mary Curtice and Margaret (Merle) Koutz; brother through friendship: Larry (Jan) Galgoci and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Dick is preceded in death by his parents and brother: Ron Reihl
The family would like to thank ProMedica Hospice and the Medical Care Facility for their kindness and care. They would like to extend a special thank-you to Shannon, Desiree and Chari.
Services for Dick will be held at Clark Family Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 11 a.m with Deacon Larry Fussman officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow at the Reflections Reception Center. Interment will take place at St. Henry’s Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral chapel on Monday, January 9, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions in memory of Dick may be made to the wishes of the family.
Dick was born on June 28, 1944, the son of the late Richard and Mary (Sargent) Reihl. Dick married the love of his life Carolyn McGuire on July 23, 1966, at St. Henry’s Catholic Church. In a world where not everyone finds their one true love, Carolyn and Dick were blessed to have each other for 56 years. Dick worked for CMF Manufacturing Incorporated as the Superintendent of Maintenance for over 20 years. Dick was known for his ability to fix anything, he was great with his hands, especially when it came to woodworking. Many neighbors would find Dick out mowing his lawn with a big smile on his face and no shirt on his back. He enjoyed all kinds of travel and took many trips with Carolyn and their children. They would often make family camping trips to the Green Cottage, where many bonfires and stories would be shared. Most of all, Dick loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, who will all greatly miss him.
Dick is survived by his wife, Carolyn Reihl; children, Kelly (Tim) Sweet, Jim (Brandy) Reihl, Carrie (Erick) Straus; grandchildren, Alaina (Kevin) Gross, Christopher (Jill) Sweet, Cole (Mikayla Jones) Reihl, Clay Reihl, Chase Reihl, Mason Straus, Stone Straus, Reagan Straus and Casey Straus; great-grandchildren Kalvin and Wren Gross and “The Sweet” twins who are on their way in five weeks; brothers: Tom (Vickie) Reihl, Pat Reihl, Dave Reihl and Don Reihl; sisters: Pam (Ken) Simmer and Christy Brasington; sister-in-law: Joyce Pety; brothers-is-law: Joe (Rhonda) McGuire, Dave (Sue Anne) McGuire, and John (Lise) McGuire; sisters-in-law: Mary Curtice and Margaret (Merle) Koutz; brother through friendship: Larry (Jan) Galgoci and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Dick is preceded in death by his parents and brother: Ron Reihl
The family would like to thank ProMedica Hospice and the Medical Care Facility for their kindness and care. They would like to extend a special thank-you to Shannon, Desiree and Chari.