Rick Riffel Obituary

The world bids farewell to Rick Riffel of Kannapolis, North Carolina, departing on January 22, 2026 at the age of 75. Rick leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rick Riffel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert G Riffel and Eleanor Mattison Riffel; his brother Dennis Riffel; his close friend David Quist; and his pets, Bandit, Sierra, Brandi and Cody.

He is survived by: his wife Nancy Newman Riffel; his son Shane Robert Riffel (Tonya Riffel); his stepgranddaughter Bryanna "Bree" Butera of Kannapolis, NC.; his siblings-in-law, Linda Riffel, Michael Newman (Marsha), Thomas Newman (Terry) and Marian Ramsey (Jeff); and his close friend Joyce Warren.