BORN

1950

DIED

2018

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Valhalla-Gaerdner-Holten Funeral Home and Cremation Services

3412 Frank Scott Pkwy West

Belleville, Illinois

Keith Riesenberger Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 9, 2018.

Dateline: Belleville
Keith Edward Riesenberger, 67, passed away at 7:41 pm on January 8, 2018 at home.
Keith was born on December 18, 1950 in Belleville the son of the late Floyd K. and Rosemary J. (Klein) Riesenberger.
He married Joyce Teague on August 8, 1975 in Belleville. She survives.
Keith was a senior product designer for Federal Mogul formerly Moog Automotive for 36 years. He enjoyed everything to do with cars and motorcycles, including his Harley and 1967 Corvette. He was a member of the Looking Glass Corvette Club, avid Cardinals Baseball fan, enjoyed old movies (especially sci-fi), and considered himself a cigar connoisseur. Most of all he was a simple man who enjoyed spending as much time as he could with his grandchildren, family, and friends.
In addition to his wife, Joyce, he is survived by two children Brandon (Tiffany) Riesenberger and Brittany (Jonathan) Russell both of Mascoutah; four grandchildren Elijah and Ella Riesenberger and Sophia and Charlotte Russell; brother Craig Riesenberger; nephew Colter (Adrienne) Riesenberger; niece Rachel Kinney; two great nephews Sean and Benjamin Riesenberger.
In addition to his parents, Floyd and Rosemary, he is preceded in death by a sister in law Paula Riesenberger.
A Celebration of life will be held from 4 pm until time of memorial service at 7 pm on Friday January 12, 2018 at Valhalla-Gaerdner-Holten Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Memorials may be directed to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.
Arrangements under the direction of Valhalla-Gaerdner-Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.

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January 14, 2018

Randy Lauf

So sorry to hear about Keith's passing. He was a great man, and I enjoyed working together at Moog and being a fellow car enthusiast.

January 13, 2018

Gary Welzbacher

We would like to extend our sympathy to the family for their loss. I'm sure he will be missed. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary & Lynn Welzbacher

January 13, 2018

Andre

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

January 10, 2018

Brandon

Love you dad

January 10, 2018

Clay and Wendy Andres

January 10, 2018

Jim/MaryAnn Welzbacher

We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Our thought and prayers to all the family!
Jim and Mary Ann Welzbacher

January 10, 2018

Keith was a friend at Moog for many years. He will be missed.

January 10, 2018

Jim and Linda Eckert

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