B. Joan Riegle

B. Joan Riegle, 89, went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at George Ade Healthcare Center of Brook, Indiana.

Joan: nurturer, amazing baker, seamstress, quilter and creator of warmth with her crocheted afghans and quilts, was born in Brook, Indiana on March 20, 1933 to the late Ira and Etta (Lacey) Honn. She graduated from Brook High School in 1952 and married the love of her life, William E. Riegle, on March 7, 1954.

Joan was a member of Covenant Federated Church in Kentland and volunteered for many years at the food pantry there, and served as the Womens Christian Association Treasurer. She worked for Small Oil Co. from 1967-1980. She became Secretary and Board Treasurer for the Newton Co. Soil and Water Conservation District from 1981-1998. She baked beautiful cakes professionally for many years.

Surviving with her husband are son Rev. Bill (Rene) Riegle of Bloomington IL, a daughter, Sharon (Tony) Hiatt of Kentland, sister Catherine Wille and brother, Alfred (Cheryle) Honn, both from OH. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Joan loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren Philip (John Klempir) Riegle, Ben Riegle, Nicholas Riegle, Marcus (Rachel) Riegle, Candice (Eric) Askren, Meagan Wirtz, Jenilie Luddley, Kylie (Brandon) Serna, John S. Hiatt, 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great, great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are 4 sisters, Clara Anderson, Dorothy Anderson, Marge Long and Fay Sullivan, a brother Raymond Honn, a son Daniel Riegle, and grandson Adam Riegle. 

Services will be held Wed., July 6^th, 2022 at Covenant Federated Church in Kentland with visitation from 10a.m. - Noon (CT) followed by a Celebration of Life at Noon with Pastor Wayne Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery in Kentland.

Memorials may be made to Covenant Federated Church.

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