Richard Albert Riehl

Berlin

Richard A. Riehl, age 83, of Berlin, Maryland, passed away at TidalHealth, Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Born in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late Phillip Riehl and Herta (Behrent) Riehl.

Dick grew up in Hyattsville, Maryland. He graduated from Trade School and worked for several builders and construction companies before founding and operating Creative Builders and later Riehl’s Carpentry Services working on historic, commercial, government and residential projects in Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Anne Arundel counties as well as Washington, D.C. for 40 years.

Dick married Sophia (nee Atsalinos) in 1984 and they lived in Hyattsville and later, Burtonsville, Maryland. He retired from business in 1999 and moved to Berlin, Maryland, in 2002.

Dick loved life and enjoyed hunting, boating, fishing and crabbing, car shows, antiquing, traveling and exploring little towns and historic places on the Eastern Shore.

He was active in Community Lutheran Church, participating on the Property Committee, videoing Liturgy for posting on the internet, and ushering. He loved his family, enjoyed family gatherings and hosted several family reunions.

He is survived by his wife, Sophia Riehl; brother, Phillip (Mike) Riehl (Marilyn); brother-in-law, Mike Astalinos (Kim); 11 nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews; and many great-great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kurt Riehl (Loretta); and sister; Margaret Schanne-Riffe (Hans) and (Gene).

A funeral service will be held June 24, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Community Lutheran Church, 30897 Omar Road, Frankford, Delaware 19945. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the services at Evergreen Cemetery in Berlin, Maryland.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Richard’s name to the Community Lutheran Church. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in care of the Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland.