Obituary for Wayne D. Rial
Wayne Donald Rial, 81 of Coldwater passed away March 8, 2021 while at his home with his daughter by his side.
In following his wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal services are planned. The family was cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Wayne was born August 7, 1939 to George and Blanche (Boyce) Rial in Union City. Wayne proudly served his country in the US Marines and the Air Force. He was a hard worker, spending many years as a truck driver. He married Carole Sargent and they spent many years living in Amado, Arizona. She preceded him in death on August 6, 2012. He moved back to Michigan in 2013 to be close to his daughter. Wayne was a pretty private man and enjoyed living life in his own quiet way. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. While in Arizona, he owned his own small appliance repair company and worked as the “tractor driver” at Aqua Linda Farm.
Mr. Rial is survived by his daughter Aimee (Steve) Myers of Bronson; his sister Mary Faulkenstein of Sturgis; his grandchildren Kirsten (Anthony) Conley and Devan Audette; his great grandchildren Caroline White, Parker Conley, and Peyton Conley. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Carole; and his brother-in-law Frank Faulkenstein.
Memorials may be directed to the Coldwater American Legion Post # 52. www.dutcherfh.com
In following his wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal services are planned. The family was cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Wayne was born August 7, 1939 to George and Blanche (Boyce) Rial in Union City. Wayne proudly served his country in the US Marines and the Air Force. He was a hard worker, spending many years as a truck driver. He married Carole Sargent and they spent many years living in Amado, Arizona. She preceded him in death on August 6, 2012. He moved back to Michigan in 2013 to be close to his daughter. Wayne was a pretty private man and enjoyed living life in his own quiet way. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. While in Arizona, he owned his own small appliance repair company and worked as the “tractor driver” at Aqua Linda Farm.
Mr. Rial is survived by his daughter Aimee (Steve) Myers of Bronson; his sister Mary Faulkenstein of Sturgis; his grandchildren Kirsten (Anthony) Conley and Devan Audette; his great grandchildren Caroline White, Parker Conley, and Peyton Conley. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Carole; and his brother-in-law Frank Faulkenstein.
Memorials may be directed to the Coldwater American Legion Post # 52. www.dutcherfh.com