Passed at South Huron Hospital on December 5, 2021 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Elda (Riley) Riehl for 61 years. Cherished father of Kim Riehl (Rob), Jackie Riehl (Chris), Michele (Alan) Hodgert, and Tonya (Harry) Busch. Adored grandpa of Alana Hodgert, Andrew (Britt) Hodgert, Amanda Hodgert, and Kai Busch and great grandpa to Axton and Hayden. Brother of Shirley Smith, and Andy (Remi) Riehl. Brother-in-law of Faye Riehl, Helen Riehl, Marilyn Goodfellow, Dorothy (Del) Bedard, Mike Bannon, Donna (Rob) Shaddick, Gordon Riley, Gerald (Debbie) Riley, Sandra (Colin) Alexander, and Lorna Durnin. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased parents Albert and Catherine (McGuire) Riehl, infant brother Dougall Riehl, brothers Ben, Reg, and Don Riehl, and in-laws Norval Smith, Ron Goodfellow, Greg Riley, Len King, Doug Riley, and Doreen Bannon.
Jerry was born in Goderich and grew up just outside in a small town called Salford. He moved around from Labrador City, Huron Park, Usborne Township, and finally settled down in Exeter. Over the years Jerry enjoyed woodworking and fishing but most of all watching his grandkids grow and play sports.
A public celebration of life will be held at the Ironwood Golf Club, 70969 Morrison Line, Exeter, on Saturday, March 26 from 2-4 PM.
A private family funeral service was held at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 2 PM. Cremation with interment Hope Chapel Cemetery, Hullett Township will be held at a later date.
Donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation, Thames Road/Elimville Church, or Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.
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B & D Osgood
Michelle and Al,
Our deepest condolences and prayers for you and your families.
Bob, Doris and Stephen Osgood
Patti Hunt
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father/grandfather.
Jamie & Patti Hunt
Diane (Eisenschink) Maguire
Michelle and family, so sorry for your loss. It’s always difficult losing a father, especially such a loving one as yours. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Brenda Horn
Michele, Alan and Family,
We are thinking of all of you and hope that your memories will bring you comfort in the days ahead. Our condolences to your family.
Jeff, Brenda and Family
Brenda Hern
Elda, Kim, Michele, Jackie, Tonya and all the family – we were very sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was so fortunate to enjoy watching his family grow and his memory will be cherished. Thinking of you all.
Jean Hodgert, Ivan and Brenda Hern
Ken & Linda Genttner
We are so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. I worked with him for a number of years at DI.
Our Sincere condolences
Ken & Linda Genttner
Powe families
Our deepest sympathies to Elda and family and Michele, Alan and family. We were so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. We always enjoyed visiting at ringette games. Elaine and Bruce Brandon, Ron and Marie Brittain, and Alan Powe and families.
Carol Coleman
Dearest Elda and families,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. We go back, way back to your girls & us Ross kids in Huron Park!
Gerry and Dad being so involved with getting the minor hockey going and the dances at the annexe and rec hall. Kim & I in figure skating, and so on. Then I would work at Dashwood Industries for 15 years where Gerry and I crossed paths so often! As mentioned in many of the other condolences; Gerry was a solid man, proud of his family and an inspiration to many. He will be missed. Sorry for your great loss. May he rest in peace.
Ron & Karen Simpson
To Elda , Michelle and family , so sorry to hear of your Fathers passing, sending condolences and sympathy to all of you , he was a good man and Father to you all
Kimberley Payne
Dear Edna and family. My memories are mostly from the days of Becker’s Milk and selling all of Jerry’s small woodworking projects. I still have so many of them and cherish them and think of Jerry when I put them up. This Christmas will be especially meaningful for me. My sincerest condolences to you all.
Kimberley
Kelly Livingstone
Elda, Michelle and the Riehl Family
We are so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. We will always remember him as an enthusiastic and proud supporter of his grandchildren at sporting events. May your loving memories help you through this difficult time.
Kelly, Jeff, Kennedy and Kassidy
George and Sue Wilson
Elda, Kim, Jackie, Michele and Alan, Tonya and families, heartfelt condolences on your loss of Jerry, a devoted husband, father and Grandfather. He sure loved his family. He was always at their sports events. We had many fun times at the ringette games. He was a master in woodworking. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson, Cathie Wuerth , Judi Wilson and Tracy DeGroot
Deb Gehan
Dear Elda and family
So sorry to hear about your loss of Jerry.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely
Deb and Bob Gehan
Nancy Hodgert
Elda and family
Jerry was a very kind man and a very involved grandfather
Cherish your memories
John & Arlene Berendsen
Our deepest condolences to your family in this season of great loss of your Beloved “Strong tower” – Dear Jerry…you so touched our lives and others in an such an inspiring way – faith, strength, tenacity, humour – you sure did “fight the good fight”. That smile. You have left an amazing legacy and we are so grateful to have known you! Sending our love and prayers to your family now and in the days ahead…
Sincerely, John & Arlene Berendsen
Rod Morrison and Debbie Glavin
Dear Elda and Family. So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. He was a great man. I have fond memories of working with Jerry and going on the odd fishing trip and to the horse races.
Rod Morrison and Debbie Glavin
Pat Hunking
Elda and family, So very sorry to hear about your loss…..my thoughts are with you at this time
Doug Hocking and Kate Monk
Our sincere condolences at this sad time. We know Jerry will not be forgotten.
Take care,
Doug & Kate
David Nesbit
Elda, Kim, Robert and families
We are sorry to read of Jerry’s passing. He will be missed.
Our deepest sympathy to all.
Dave & Gladys
Marie & Garry Kechnie
Riehl Family – we are so sorry to read of your loss but know that Jerry is now at Peace. Know you will have many wonderful memories of your time together.
Bill and Linda Soldan
Elda and family…our sincere condolences. Jerry was a great guy…always smiling and so helpfuĺ with the wood working projects he did for me. Please know you are jn our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie and Darren Kints
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Hold cherished memories in your heart .
Sincerely
Your neighbours. Kints family
Frank. Dennis , Dale Sherri and family
Denise Darren and family and
Darren Stephanie and family
JeRry and Alice MacLeann
Elda and Family, so sorry for your loss.
Pleases accept our sympathy
Jim Chapman
Elda and Families
My sincere sympathy to all.
I enjoyed our spectator times together at FH games and his friendly and warm greetings every time
we would meet
Bill & Audrey Rowe
Elda & family, Sincere sympathy to each of you at this sad time. Each of you will have special memories to keep close to your heart. Sincerely Bill & Audrey
Jen and Bruce Skinner
Elda and the Hodgert Family
Sorry to hear about Jerry’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are sent to all of you..
Sincerest condolences Bruce, Jen, Bree, Trevor, Dan and Sarah Skinner
Tammy Bibby
So very for your loss! I worked with Jerry for many years at Dashwood Industries! So many fond memories…he was a sweetheart!!!! Condolences to all of his family!
Heather Grady
Uncle Jerry was a one of a kind guy . that twinkle in his eye , he must of been a handful to raise !! He sure was taught right though because he found beautiful wife and together they raised 4 loving caring wonderful
children . def improvements to this world ! we will miss Jerry terribly and hope
he gives Dad (Ben) big hugs for
us all
Jerry was an angel
on earth
love you all – from PEI Heather and Faye and families
Jim Workman (Workie)
I would like to take a moment to express my sincerest condolences to a fantastic family, a tribute to you Elda and Jerry. He was such a supporter of his daughters and granddaughters and seldom missed a field hockey game, even when he was ill.
Ben and Jan Gardiner
We are so sorry for your loss Elda and family. You and Jerry have done everything together for many years. We have many happy memories of time spent with you both and also your girls when they babysat for us. Thinking of you all at this time.
JOHN HURST
My heartfelt sympathy and condolence to all the families. Treasure your memories. A life well lived, he will be remembered.
Tom a and Susan Murch
Elda and family We are so sorry to hear of Jerrys passing. It is always a tough time but is worse at this time of the year. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Remember the good times. He will be missed. Tom and Susan Murch
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Dear Elda and Family . . .
Sincere condolences as you say good-bye & mourn the loss of an important man in your lives . . . treasure the wonderful memories & happy moments Jerry has blessed each of you with, as these moments will bring a warm smile to your heart. Jerry was a dedicated, kind, sincere, proud, hard-working, family man who will be missed dearly by all his loved ones. Both Clare & I had the pleasure of working with Jerry at Dashwood Industries many years ago. Also, whenever we stopped to purchase corn from the corn stand in front of the family home – he would always be happy to greet us – we loved exchanging stories. Jerry was especially proud of his family – he loved to share stories of his daughter’s & grandchildren’s achievements & accomplishments.
We will forever remember Jerry for his loving & friendly manner, his great smile, and the friendly chit-chats we shared. We especially admired him for the LOVE he had for his family, friends & neighbours. His legacy will live on in all of you . . .
We are grieving along side you & keeping all of you in our thoughts & prayers. 💞🙏💞
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) & Family
Patrick & Amy Brennan
Michele Alan & Family,
Our deepest sympathy, so sorry for your loss. My Condolences to you and all the family.
Jerry & Linda Traquair
Sincere condolences to the entire family on Jerry’s passing. ‘Our Jerry’ enjoyed working with him many, many years ago at D.I. We hope your memories are a comfort and wish you peace and healing in the days ahead.
Dick Lord
Jerry was a real mentor to me in a major job direction change for myself in our days at DI. I really looked up and respected Jerry. You all enjoy your memories of a life well lived of him. Through our chats it really came to the forefront how much his family meant to him and took up so much of his heart.
Anne & Ted Kernick
Elda & family-
We send our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of Gerry. Always enjoyed chatting with him.
Thinking of you.
Donna Perry
Michelle, Alan and the whole family
So sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him but will have lots of wonderful memories to help you through this sad time.
With Deepest Sympathy. Donna Perry
Brian and Janet Wedlake
Our Sincere condolences Michele and Alan to you and your family.
Please know are thought are with you at this very difficult time.
Dennis & Joan Duncan
Elda & family
Sorry to read of Jerry’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to you all. He will leave a big hole in your family and community. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jeff Borland
To Jerry’s Family
Please accept our condolence,Jerry was a great neighbour.
The Borland’s
Jeff O'Brien
Michelle and family. I send my deepest condolences on the loss of your father.
Jim and Laura MacDonaldmacdonald
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Riehl families for the loss of Jerry. May the Lord comfort your hearts in the days ahead. Our love and prayers
Darlene Lightfoot
Michelle Alan and family, my sympathies are with you at this time.
Darlene
Bob & Sharon Pavkeje and family
Sending hugs to your family at this sad time. We have great memories of a very proud Grandpa at lots of sporting events!
Larry & Joanne Glavin
Elda & Family
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He has enjoyed many great years seeing his girls & their families grow up. He was proud of all their accomplishments.
Thoughts & prayers are with you all, but you know he will still be watching over & smiling down on you all.
Treasure the memories.
Lloyd and Carol Moore
Our deepest sympathy .Elda to you and your family. We will miss a good neighbour.
Frank and Joanne Verbeke
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to Elda and the entire Riehl family. It was always such a pleasure to see Jerry and Elda at the arena and they were always our best and most proud supporters, during our ringette years. May you cherish all of the memories you have.
Donna & Dan Overholt
Dear Elda and family,
We send our deepest condolences on the passing of Jerry. We fondly remember Jerry cutting out wood pieces for our kids to paint and do crafts with. And having you for neighbours for many years was a true blessing – we enjoyed seeing you both outside as you tended your gardens – and visiting over a cup of coffee – and having Tonya cross the yard to babysit for us. All such fond memories.
We send our love and thoughts to your entire family – Jerry will be watching over you all.
Hugs from Donna and Dan Overholt and the family
Jan and Paul Jeffery
Elda and family, so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
john holland
Elda sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing Great sense of humor your card friend, John!
Ron&Vurra Martin
Elsa our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fond memories playing Crokinole
Gerald Willis
To Elda and family
We are so sad to hear of Jerry’s passing. May your memories of a great and proud man sustain you.
Gerald & Elsie Willis
Joe & Marla Wilson
Michele & Alan
Our condolences to you and your family.
Joe & Marla Wilson
Pam Benoit
Elda, Michele, Alan and families
We are sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He will be remembered for his proud cheering for his Grandkids and his good nature. Deepest Sympathy to all.
Pam, Bernie and family
Ken and Jannette Stoll
Elda and family My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Don Appleby
To Elda and all of your family members.
We had a lot of fun times back in the late 60’s and early 70’s.
Both @ Home and on the Ice.
My deepest Sympathy on your loss.
Spud Appleby
Theresa Parsons
Dear Elda and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jerrys’ passing. Wishing the Riehl family our deepest sympathy at this sad time….remembering our great neighbours!
Bob, Theresa Parsons and family
Rene Tinney
So sad. Thinking of you all. (We are fortunate to have many of Jerry’s creations in our home)
Love Rene & Harlen Tinney
Melonie Miller
Our sincerest condolences to the Riehl.
Gerry was very proud of his family. He was a very involved grandpa .. he will be missed
Barry & Melonie
Doc & Val Miller
Our deepest sympathy to you Elda and all the family. Jerry was a true ‘Family’ man as our conversations centered around all his beloved ones. Thanks for being a friend!!
Shirley Southcott
Elda and family
So sorry for the loss of Gerald you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hang on to the many memories you had with him.
Eric & Pat Chovancek
Thinking of you Elda and rembering Gerry . We had some fun times playing Crokinole at the Hall, and I got to know Gerry as a true gentle man. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Wanda Reynolds
Elda and Family
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. I always think of you every time I drive by where your house use to be with the corn stand at the road.
Wanda and Bob Reynolds
Lynda Denham
Deepest Sympathies
Tom Dickins
Deepest Sympathy.
I remember him well. Your Dad /Grandpa was a great guy!
Kathy Hunter
Dear Elda and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences at this very sad time. Happy memories will get you through. Hold them close to you heart.
John & Liz Stephens
Our deepest condolences to the whole family .Thinking back to our first meeting in the early 70`s in Huron Park , hockey & babysitting our kids ,we followed you into Exeter . Jerry was a gentle soul ,always had a great smile . May your many memories help you all through this difficult time John & Liz
Jim Dietrich
Michele Alan & Family,
Our deepest sympathy, so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Mildred Northcott
Elda and family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss.
Cherish the memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Don and Edith Lewis & family
Elda and family
Our condolences to you all.
Jerry will be missed.
Murray and Kathy Hunking
Elda and Family, We are so sorry for Your loss ! Jerry was One Of The Best !!You are in Our thoughts and Prayers at this most difficult time . Murray and Kathy Hunking .
Murray Morrison
Michele & Al.
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your father
Murray & Peggy
Carolyn and Gerald Johns
Lots of fond memories of Gerry being Alana’s #1 fan in the stands. Also memories of Gerry’s generous sharing of his woodworking talents. Many wooden camp chair kits made for the Kirkton Scouts to assemble and Many gifts of wooden cut outs of Easter Eggs and animals for the Sunday School or Ringette kids to paint. We are still using those camp chairs today.
Gerald once asked Gerry, how he had the energy for so many projects and his wise words shared was “The hardest part is to JUST get out of the chair”.
Margaret Brintnell
Elda & All Your Family, Nick & Chris
So Sad. My thoughts & sympathy is with every one of you at this time. I have known Jerry for a lot of yrs. Great man in every respect. May you share your many memories now & in days to come. Bless all of you.
Margaret Brintnell
Meagan and Ken
We are sending our love and thoughts to the Hodgert family, Mrs. Riehl and all “Grandpa Riehl’s” family and friends. We know how much Alana adored her grandpa and hope that you can hang on to the cherished memories during this heartbreaking time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathy & Phil Blackler
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you .
He was a kind gentle man who loved you all.
Shari McNeill and John McNeill
We were sad to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was a kind, gentle, fun-loving man who lived to enjoy his family most of all. He will be greatly missed. Sending hugs to you all. May your memories bring a smile through your tears.
Tina Grell
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Guenter and Tina Grell
Pauline Wildgen Davis
I was sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. My condolences to Elda and family.
Dianne Skinner
To Elda and family
So sorry for the loss of Gerald you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hang on to the many memories you all had together
Shirley Kerslake
My sympathy to Jerry’s family.
Patti Hunt
Michelle & Al,
Jamie and I are very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing.
He’s only a whisper away…..🙏
Dave Keys
So sorry to hear of Jerry passing . Have a lot of memories and conversations at ringette arenas and ball fields while our daughter and his grandauhter played together . Our condolences goes out to the entire family .
Dave ,Shelly and Rachelle Keys
Julia Martene
Our sincerest condolences to the Riehl and Hodgert families. He was very proud of his entire family. A “dash” well spent. His legacy will endure.
Julia and Earl Martene
Marilyn Riley
My condolences to you and your family