Michel Riehle

Michel Riehle

May 26, 1964 - June 11, 2023

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Madison Wisconsin – Michel Lea Riehle, age 59, passed away on Sunday June 11th, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born on May 26th, 1964, in Madison, WI, the daughter of Sandra McCarthy (Mink) and Leonard Grignano. She graduated from Madison East High School in 1982. Michel worked in the mailroom of WPS for over 25 years before she retired. From a young age she had a strong connection to our four-legged feline companions and was a lifelong rescuer of cats. She also had a great fondness for children, especially her younger sisters. Who she would often take to see Disney movies at the Barrymore theater. In 1987 Michel married the love of her life and best friend Bob.

Michel is survived by her Mother Sandy McCarthy, Father Lonnie Grignano, Stepmother Bonnie Grignano, Father In-Law David Riehle, Brothers Michael (Tara) Grignano, Mark (Dana) Grignano, Sisters Missy McCarthy, and Ann (Ross) Suchomel. She is further survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews as well as other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her Husband of 30 years Robert “Bob” Riehle, Stepfather James “Jim” McCarthy, Mother In-Law Gertrude Riehle and close friends Diane and Tara.

No services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation of your choice.

The family would like to thank all the wonderful friends Michel had who were there for her in her time of need. A special thank you to the incredible Doctors, Nurses, and Staff at St. Mary’s Hospital you are truly a blessing from God.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

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Janice A. Steinberg
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I offer my deepest condolences to you, Sandy, and your family, on the death of Michel. I am grateful to have had her as a friend, both at WPS and beyond. What a beautiful obituary you have written. Thank you for it.
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Nick Fisher
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I worked with Michel at Copps and enjoyed being her co-worker. She will be greatly missed.
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Wendy Sanders Travis
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Sorry for everyone's loss
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Beth Anne Jones
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I got to know Michel when she and Bob came to our church and we became friends especially after his passing. I will miss her! I was on my way to visit her at the hospital Monday before I realized she had passed away. My sympathies to her family and friends. May you find comfort and strength as you grieve. -BethAnne
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Sheri Smith
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Michel is like my sister. We met when we were 5 and kept in touch ever since. She rode her tricycle through the back yards and we have been friends ever since. She used to run away to my mother a lot and was always welcomed. I will miss her always, my sister. I love her always. And think of the many sleep overs with her. And the fun we shared.
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Becky Loy
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My sympathy to Michel's family and friends. I knew her from WPS.

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