Frederick Arnt Rietschel Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Frederick Arnt Rietschel of Lafayette, Louisiana. Frederick, born on April 9, 1927 in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on August 26, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward L. Rietschel and Edna W. Rietschel; his brothers, Louis, Edward and Leonard Rietschel; and his sister-in-law Estelle Fleckinger Rietschel of New Orleans, LA..
He is survived by: his wife Cheryl Varisco of Lafayette, LA; his children, Dr. Robert L. Rietschel of Tucson, AZ and Susan R. Little (Jimmy) of Medina, OH; his stepchildren, Jamie and Christopher Varisco; his grandchildren, Eric and Penny Rietschel; his stepgrandchildren, Mitchel and Mason Varisco; and his great grandchildren, Haley and Ava Rietschel.
