Donald Riffler, 91
Donald Riffler, of West Bend, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at his home. He was 91 years old. He was born on August 5, 1928, in Milwaukee, a son of Walter and Olga (Thoms) Riffler. He married Annabelle Koepsel in 1954. She preceded him in death on November 27, 1992.
He served in the United States Army from November 1950 to November 1952 having been stationed in Germany.
Don worked for the Milwaukee Railroad from 1947 to 1986. He moved to Antigo after retirement.
Survivors include two daughters, Marlene Smith, Milwaukee, Cindy Duke, Kewaskum; a son, Donald G. Riffler, Jr., Milwaukee; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; step-children Kathy (Jeff) Kroenke, Thomas (Ruth) Fischer.
In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by three sisters, Dorothy Blumenberg, Elaine Bostwick, and Marilyn Delvis; a brother, Walter Riffler, Jr; step-children Patricia Buhrow and Kenneth Fischer.
A special thank you to his nieces Shirley, Ceil and Sandy.
Visitation will be held Friday December 20, 2019 from 12 to 12:30 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Deacon Pam Werth officiating.
Burial will take place in Bent Cemetery, Bryant, where Antigo Veterans will conduct military honors.