Harold Merlyn Riedel

Harold Merlyn Riedel, 86, of Russellville, AR passed away, Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Arkansas River Valley Hospice Home. He was born January 13, 1930 in Brainerd Minnesota, to George Herbert Riedel & Birdie Dimple Greeley. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters; Dorothy Satter, Pearl Reyer, Loretta Richmond; his first wife, Jean Riedel and second wife, Emilie Riedel. He is survived by his son, Harold E. Riedel (Evelyn); daughter, Cartha Canada (Tommy); sister, Joyce Fiedler; niece, Birdie Jean Cole and numerous grandchildren. There will be a graveside memorial service Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 11AM at The Fort Smith National Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Russellville Family Funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Arkansas River Valley Hospice Home. Online obituary and guestbook available at www.russellvillefamilyfuneral.com.