Obituary of John W. Riedesel

WESTFIELD - John W. Riedesel, age 65, of Westfield, NY died Friday March 25, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Born January 26, 1946 in Westfield to Virginia Haskin Riedesel of Eustice, Florida and the late Arthur Riedesel. Beloved husband of Peggy Beck Riedesel. Loving father of Jody Burdett (Marty) of Westfield and Blair Riedesel also of Westfield. Best grandpa to Jeffery, Matthew, Valerie, and Lauren Burdett and Sierra Riedesel. Brother of Paul Riedesel (Late Diana) of Canandaigua, NY; Daniel Riedesel (Elizabeth) of Westfield, Ricky Riedesel (Vera) of Orlando, FL and the late Susan Riedesel. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mr. Riedesel was an over the road truck driver for Gypsum Express. He enjoyed playing cribbage, camping, boating and drag racing. He was a "Master fixer." Also a 44 year member of the Westfield Moose. Most of all John enjoyed spending time with his family. Friends may call Saturday, April 16, 2011, (NOTE DATE) from 2-4pm at the MASON Funeral Home, 37 Clinton St., Westfield, NY where a memorial service will follow immediately at 4 pm. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorial contributions in Mr. Riedesel's memory may be made to the " MAKE-A-WISH Foundation", 3901 Genesee St. Suite 110, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (wny.wish.org) or the Patterson Library, 40 South Portage Street, Westfield, NY 14787 (www.patersonlibrary/info) . Log on to www.masonfuneral.com to send the Riedesel family a message of sympathy.