ROCHESTER - Robert R. Riewoldt, 77, died May 7, 2008.
He was born Feb. 15, 1931. He married Barb, who died Oct. 27, 2006.
He graduated from Logansport High School in 1948. After graduation, he was beckoned to serve our country with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Upon his return, he enrolled at the Fort Wayne Business College where he earned a degree in business. He was a 57-year member of American Legion Post 424, Bourbon.
As a woodworking craftsman, he was delighted to create custom gifts for family and special friends. These beautiful presents included lamps, cabinets, rocking horses, wind mills and birdhouses are among his most appreciated. He also built model vintage airplanes from balsa wood, ships and carved miniature statues including a miniature-scale model of himself.
As an avid walker, he strided along the Woodlawn trail with his loving wife, Barbara, or his wonderful canine companion, Happy, the Walker Hound. Whenever Robert exclaimed, "Let's take a ride in the buggy," his family headed for the car. He will always be remembered for his spicy vernacular and superb sense of humor.
Prior to his wife's passing, she and Robert were like two peas in a pod, inseparable friends and family rarely saw one without the other. As a prominent dessert connoisseur, his most favorite delectable delights were peanut butter pie and fudgecicles. He was note as a meticulous record keeper and authored his personal tool and die reference guide.
Bringing him great satisfaction was helping others. Many times he would complete residential wiring for friends. An avid NASCAR fan, he cheered for Dale Earnhardt Jr. Television provided an enjoyable pastime. There wasn't a week without watching "Law & Order."
A celebration of his life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, with the Rev. Woody Slade officiating. He will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife. Military graveside rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 424, Bourbon.
Calling is from 5 to 8 p.m. today and one hour prior to the service.
