Richard Allan Riel, age 69 of Winchester, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, in the arms of his loving wife. Mr. Riel was a retired U.S. Army veteran and traveled the world; Alaska, Korea, Germany, Italy, and served in Vietnam, the Gulf War and Iraq. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. He will be remembered as a loving husband, hardworking man and loved his family more than anything. He had a heart of gold. Rick was predeceased by his parents, Edgar and Zula Riel; brother, Robert Riel; sister, Margaret Riel Plante and father-in-law, Bobby H. Garrett. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Bobbie Jean (Garrett) Riel of Winchester, TN; sons, Richard Riel of West Seneca, NY and Randy Riel of Buffalo, NY; loving grandchildren, Reese, Jackson and Colton of West Seneca, NY; sister, Patricia Mattingly of husband, Charlie of Tucson, AZ; sister, Donna Merrow and husband, Walter of Winchester, TN; sister, Barbara Fitzpatrick and husband, John of Winchester, TN; brother, Jeffrey Riel and wife, Sonya of Franklin, NH; sister, Valerie Pearson and husband, Randy of Cook,MN; brother, Michael Riel and partner, Tammy of Pittsfield, NH; mother-in-law, Wanda Jean Garrett. Rick also leaves behind special nephew, Ryan Gardner and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 1st Ave, NW Winchester, TN 37398 (931) 967-2222
