Norma E. Riegel

Norma E. Riegel, age 89 of Jackson, passed away November 19th surrounded by her family and lots of love.. She was born March 26th of 1934 in Jackson County, Ohio to the late George and Helen Sheline Leach. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Fred A. Riegel. In addition, she was also preceded in death by her sisters Betty J. Morgan, Sharon Saunders, Vicki Baxter and two brothers Jim and Jerry Leach. She is survived by her sons Steve (Tammy) Riegel, Todd (Kim) Riegel and daughter Terri Matchett; grandchildren Angie (Matthew) Smith, Kristi (TJ) McDonald, Cody (Valery) Riegel and Tanner Riegel; great grandchildren, Hunter (Lacy) Skeens, Dillon Skeens, Braylan Skeens, Jennalynn Manering, Emma, Ella and Easton McDonald; great-great grandchildren, Carter and Ivy Skeens; sisters Doris Terry, Rose (Basil) Copley, Janet Fannin, Patsy "Pat" Rhea, Nancy Marks, Karen Wickline, Kathy Greer and brothers Ricky "Rick" (Doretta) Leach and Errol (Susie) Leach. Norma grew up one of 15 children and spent time helping her parents with daily chores and taking care of the younger children of the family. On June 1st of 1954, Norma married the love of her life, Fred A. Riegel of Jackson, Ohio. Over the years she was employed at Bob Wiseman's Grocery, G.C. Murphy Co., Stiffler's, Walmart and Holzer Clinic. Later in life, she and Fred took on the adventure of running Riegel's Marathon Service Station in Jackson. She was also an avid election poll worker, where she always showed up with plenty of food for all the other workers. Norma was known well in the Jackson area for her ability to make one of the best apple pies around. During the Apple Festival week, by request, she had been known to bake some 25 pies in one day. Other favorites of the family and people that knew Norma were her homemade chicken noodles, sugar cookies, pineapple cake and hot dog sauce. During her life and retirement years, she and Fred took many trips to The Great Smoky Mountains, Branson Missouri, Renfro Valley, Florida and visiting relatives in Columbus, OH and Phoenix, Arizona. She also loved the outdoors, where she would spend time camping with her husband, family and close friends. She held multiple positions in the Rolling Buckeyes Camping Club. In the years after, when they were unable to camp, she would organize the camping club dinners and DT&I Railroad dinners at KFC in Oak Hill, Ohio. She loved hosting cookouts at her house and entertaining guests. Norma loved having her family over for the holidays and cooking large meals for all. She loved having the grandchildren spend the night, playing cards and cooking their favorite meals. Norma was always on the go throughout her life; visiting nursing homes, hospitals, delivering pies and volunteering at the local assisted living. Norma loved the Lord and was an active member of Calvary Church in Jackson. Her life consisted of serving others and she will be greatly missed by many. Family will receive friends at the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 from 5pm to 8pm. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 at 11am with Pastor Seth Fallon officiating and graveside service at Fairmount Cemetery being officiated by longtime family friend Pastor Jack Hughes. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.mayhew-brownfumeralhome.com

Norma E. Riegel

March 26, 1934 - November 19, 2023