Joseph L. Rihel, 65, of Butler passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was born on June 8, 1955 in Butler to the late Joseph Rihel and Gladys Wolfe. Joe worked as an EMT and as a volunteer fireman for numerous years. He loved NASCAR, so much so he never missed a local radio show about the upcoming race. Above all else, he enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his niece Missy (Joe) Kaiser, several nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his...

Joseph L. Rihel, 65, of Butler passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was born on June 8, 1955 in Butler to the late Joseph Rihel and Gladys Wolfe. Joe worked as an EMT and as a volunteer fireman for numerous years. He loved NASCAR, so much so he never missed a local radio show about the upcoming race. Above all else, he enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by his niece Missy (Joe) Kaiser, several nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister and brother in law, Merriel (Delbert) Rihel Williams. Private services by SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001 WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM