Othella Riegel

January 20th, 1923 - January 16th, 2014

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Live video feed will start at 2 PM on Monday January 20th, 2014 Othella Garner Riegel passed peacefully from this life at 9:15 AM, Thursday, 1/16/2014 four days short of her 91st birthday. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Frederick A Riegel, Jr. She is survived by daughter Fern Wolle, (Armin) son Fred A. Riegel 3rd, (Maria) Grandchildren, Karen Houret, (Stephen) Christine Wolle, (Michael) Steven Riegel, Natalie Buttacavoli (Jason) Russell Riegel and three Great grandchildren; Jackson Houret, Ethan Houret and Paige Buttacavoli. She attended Weatherford College in Oklahoma where she played basketball and was Valedictorian of her 1943 graduating class. There she met her husband to be while he was in the Air Force. They married and settled in Philadelphia where she taught at Clymer and Feltonville Elementary Schools. She retired in 1979 after more than 25 years of teaching in the Phila. Public School System. Othella was a 68 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star originally joining Logan Chapter #313 in Philadelphia, and was Worthy Matron from 1968 to 1969. After retiring to Cocoa Beach, she became active in Canaveral Chapter #297, OES and Shilah Temple #151, Daughters of the Nile serving as Queen in 1991 - 92. She was a member of Riverside Presbyterian Church. A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Monday, January 20th at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home in Cocoa Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 12502 USF Pine Drive, Tampa, Florida 33612. YOU MAY SIGN OTHELLA’S GUEST BOOK AT beckman-williamson.com

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Madelyn Kopko

Madelyn Kopko Will miss you at crochet. You were a delight to talk to. Love, Madelyn

Published June 8th, 2024

Ginjny Vennerholm

Ginjny Vennerholm Othella, Thank you for all of your work with Daughters of the Nile, and thank you for your smiles to a new member. Rest in much deserved peace.

Published June 8th, 2024

clifton schmitt

clifton schmitt we will miss you .. you were one classy lady whom I love and you always made me feel good no matter what..

Published June 8th, 2024

Rodger

Rodger Wonderful lady has left a lasting memory on our lives. She will now be joining her long time love Frederick with the Lord by their side.

Published June 8th, 2024

KAY & DON FEESER

KAY & DON FEESER Love and prayers to Fern, Armin and Family. Othella will be greatly missed by all who knew her. But she is home with the Lord and her heavenly family. May she rest in peace. Our hearts ache for your loss. Love, Kay and Don

Published June 8th, 2024

Marty Grossman

Marty Grossman Rest in peace.

Published June 8th, 2024

armin wolle

armin wolle My mother in law was a classy lady, strong in her faith, a great cook, and all about family.We did not have the typical mother in law relationship.She loved me as a son, and I loved her as my mom. I was pleased to have us spend the last four years together. We had some great times.Someone once said that getting old is like a savings account that you withdraw later in life what you have deposited along the way. Thank you Mom for filling our account with wonderful memories. We love you, and have a heavenly 91st birthday.

Published June 8th, 2024

Dee and Bruce Gambel

Dee and Bruce Gambel Dearest Fern and Armin and family, I have many fond memories of Momma that I will cherish. Such a wonderful and fine lady. I will surely miss her but am happy she is now free from pain and reunited with your dad. Love you Dee

Published June 8th, 2024

Denny & Peggy Shivers

Denny & Peggy Shivers Othella, you will truly be missed. You were a real lady. Lovingly, Denny and Peggy

Published June 8th, 2024

Amy Sindel

Amy Sindel Othella was 1in a million! The perfect example of a True Lady. I will miss seeing her at Chapter & fund raisers. I will always remember her & that beautiful voice! My heart aches for your loss, Amy Sindel Cocoa #35

Published June 8th, 2024

Ray and Marie Evans

Ray and Marie Evans Love and Prayers to all your family. Othella was a beautiful and inspiring lady to all who came in her presence. We will miss her smile and words of inspiration. We are all better people for having had her in our circle of friends. Rest in peace and we will see you again in the Grand Chapter on High. Love you, Ray and Marie

Published June 8th, 2024

Keith & Joy McGregor

Keith & Joy McGregor May she rest in peace.

Published June 8th, 2024

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