Earl Edgar Riehn, 78, of 940 W. Cape Rock Drive died Feb. 25, 1995, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter.
After serving in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, he became a self-employed mechanic, retiring in 1980.
He was born Dec. 26, 1916, in Millersville, the son of Robert Riehn and Rose Yates Riehn. On March 5, 1947, he married Olwen Roberts, who survives.
Also surviving are a sister, Lucille Bentley of Chaffee; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
He was a member of the Old Salem Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Ford & Sons Sprigg Street Chapel, with the Rev. Alfred Hanlon officiating.
Visitation will be held Monday at the chapel from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Burial will be at Hobbs Chapel.
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