Lyle C. Riegel

Lyle C. Riegel, 66, of Kempton, PA, passed away on October 29, 2025, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest in Allentown. He was the devoted husband of Beverly A. (Geist) Riegel, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage, having wed on May 15, 1982. Born in Allentown, Lyle was the son of the late Clair J. and Ada A. (Brensinger) Riegel.

A 1976 graduate of Kutztown High School, Lyle was the proud owner of Lyle C. Riegel Trucking, Firewood, and Logging in Kempton until his retirement. He was a dedicated member of the Kempton Rod and Gun Club, Kempton Fire Company, and Lynnport Fire Company. Lyle loved spending time outdoors — especially boating, fishing, and clamming at Massey’s Landing. An avid hunter, he took great pride in having achieved the “big three” — bagging a bear, buck, and turkey on his own property. Above all, his greatest joy was spending time with his cherished grandchildren.  

In addition to his loving wife, Beverly, he is survived by his daughters, Heather A. (Steven) Kline of Topton, Katie R. (Greg) Schnabl of Lenhartsville, and Erin E. (Colton) Dietrich of Kempton; grandchildren, Gage, Savannah, Bennett, Aiden, Sophia, and Tucker; sister-in-law, Lois Geist and family; brother-in-law, Dale (Brenda) Geist and family; and his beloved dog, Sadie.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA, with Rev. James LeVan officiating. Family and friends will be received from 5:30 PM until the time of the service. Interment will be private in Topton Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Lyle’s name may be sent to Kempton Rod and Gun Club, 192 Pine Creek Road Kempton, PA.

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