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NORTH MANCHESTER – Michael T. Riley, 82, North Manchester, died Feb. 14, 2026.
He was born June 27, 1944, to Herbert and Elaine Ross Riley.
He served two tours in Vietnam in the USN Construction Battalion. The CBs, in those days, served in the most dangerous battle sites, building bridges over remote waterways, subject to heavy sniper gunfire. There were typically no battle fronts in the Vietnam War.
A celebration of Michael Riley’s life will be held Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m. at Halderman Park, North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating.
Donations can be made to the North Manchester American Legion Post 286, 215 E. Main St., North Manchester, IN 46962. Donations will also be matched from a private donor advised fund.
The family of Michael Teren "Terry" Riley has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com
