Andrew RIFFEL

21 SEP 1943 - 12 MAR 2022

• BIRTH: 21 SEP 1943, South Bend, St Joseph, IN
• DEATH: 12 MAR 2022, Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 28 OCT 1967, St Joseoh County, IN

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[N31664] Andrew “Andy” Riffel
September 21, 1943 - March 12, 2022

Andrew “Andy” Riffel, 78, passed away at 1:21 am, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Memorial Hospital. Andy was born September 21, 1943, in South Bend, IN, to the late Arthur and Lucille (Sobecki) Riffel. On October 28, 1967, Andy married the love of his life, Lillian (Shuppert) Riffel, who preceded him in death on September 9, 2021. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul Riffel. Left to cherish Andy’s memory are his daughter, Andrea (Tim) Stack; granddaughter, Madeline Stack; sisters, Helen Chavanne and Colleen (Noel) Swanson; and many nieces, nephews, great & great-great nieces & nephews, and cousins. Andrew “Andy” Riffel He was the best dad and grandpa and will be missed greatly. Andy owned and operated Riffel Electric Company for many years, and still maintained an electrician’s license. He graduated from the then Washington Clay High School in 1961. He honorably served his country in the United States Army Reserves. Andy was a member of the American Legion, and a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a past member of the Ushers Club and parish at St. Stanislaus Kostka in New Carlisle. He was an avid collector of classic cars, trains, and lots of older "STUFF". A Graveside Service will be held at Porter-Rea Cemetery in Potato Creek State Park on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 11:30am followed by a gathering at the Tulip Poplar Recreation Building. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net. St. Joseph Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Posted online on March 15, 2022
Published in South Bend Tribune