Eleanor E. Riebel

Eleanor Edith Riebel, age 90, of Iola, Kansas, passed away December 7, 2022, at Neosho Memorial Hospital, Chanute, Kansas. She was born January 17, 1932, in Piqua, Kansas, to John Weber and Mary (Burggeman) Weber.

Eleanor and Edward Riebel were married July 26, 1949, in Humboldt, Kansas, and they enjoyed 68 years of marriage together. Eleanor worked as an inspector for Herf-Jones in Iola, Kansas.

Eleanor was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Iola. She and Edward were 4-H leaders for several years.

She enjoyed dancing and camping with her family. Her hobbies included quilting, embroidery, gardening, and she enjoyed playing cards and board games. She always had time for her kids and grandkids. Eleanor overcame many obstacles as a polio survivor.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward; son, Lloyd Riebel; daughter, Sundra Meitler; and siblings, Leo Weber, Pauline Riebel, Theresa Riebel, Marjorie Riebel, Margaret Karr, Helena Weber.

Eleanor is survived by sons, Danny and wife, Marta Riebel, Iola, Kansas, Mike and wife, Julie Riebel, Iola, Kansas, Stan and wife, Kim Riebel, Iola, Kansas; daughter, Pam and husband, Cliff Wilson, Overland Park, Kansas; grandchildren, Kyle Wilson, Drew Wilson, Grant Wilson, Eric King, Nikki Riebel, Matt Riebel, Sarah Insley, Luke Riebel, Molly Larkey, Jared Meitler, Kendra Tatum; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in The Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Highway 54, Iola, Kansas. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 12, 2022, at St. John's Catholic Church, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Humboldt, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to Mothers of Miracles, which may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .