Gloria Spiegel Obituary

The memory of Gloria Spiegel of Waterloo, Iowa, who passed away on July 14, 2025 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gloria Spiegel to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Peter Rikkels and Agnes Schmidt Rikkels; and her brothers, Herman, Robert and Donald Rikkels.

She is survived by: her children, Melissa Schwartz (Edward) of Bolingbrook, IL and Matthew Spiegel of Waterloo; her granddaughter Alexandra Schwartz of Winfield, IL; and her sisters-in-law, Lorna Rikkels of Gilbert, AZ, Betsy Bentley of Ankeny, IA and Marlys Spiegel of Lancaster, PA. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many other family and friends.

Memorial contributions should be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice or St. John Lutheran Church.