LIBERTY, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Calvin Ray Riehl, 95, of Liberty, died Thursday afternoon, November 24, 2022 at Hospice House of Poland.
Calvin was born April 18, 1927 in Salem, a son of the late Isaiah and Treva (McCandless) Riehl and was a lifelong area resident.
Calvin was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War.
He was Owner/Operator of Riehl Trucking/Youngstown Local Cartage and had worked 18 years for Anchor Motor Freight before retiring in 1992.
Calvin enjoyed camping and looked forward to spending time at Geneva-on-the-Lake and boating. He enjoyed many trips with his wife to the south but most importantly was time that was spent with his family. He loved family get-togethers, especially the family picnics.
He leaves two sons, David Riehl and Donald (Gwenda) Riehl, both of Girard; his daughter, Virginia Riehl of Youngstown and three grandchildren, David Riehl, Jr., Christina Smith and Rebecca (Robert) Ault. He also leaves a great-grandson, Grayson.
His wife, the former Jeannette Miller, preceded him in death.
Besides his parents and his wife, Calvin Was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Foutz.
Friends may call on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Mineral Ridge Chapel from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 12:00 Noon.
The family requests material tributes take the form of contributions of Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market Street, Youngstown, OH 44512.
Friends and family may give their condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.
A television tribute will air Sunday, November 27 at the following approximate times: 5:17 a.m. on WKBN, 8:39 a.m. on FOX, 5:21 p.m. on WYTV and 6:35 p.m. on MyYTV. Video will be posted here the day of airing.