Submitted by: Brenda Horton

Clarence G. Riedel
Clarence G. Riedel, 84, of 709 S. Albert, died at 6:30 am today at the Cardinal Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. He was a retired machinist form Dodge Mfg., Mishawaka. Born on Feb. 12, 1896, in South Bend, he lived here all his life. On July 27, 1918, in South Bend, he married Frances Wiltfong, who died Dec. 24, 1980. He is survived by two sons, Herbert and Dale, both of South Bend, six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Herman and John both of South Bend. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday in the Welsheimer Funeral Home, 521 N. William. He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ. He was a World War I Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post 303. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Source: The South Bend Tribune, 28 Jan 1981.