Glen R. Riechmann

Glen R. Riechmann, age 89 of Maryville, IL, died Friday, January 20, 2023, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. He was born on Friday, July 28, 1933, in Baden, MO, the son of Carl and Dorothy (nee Davis) Riechmann. He was a member of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Hamel, IL; SC&RA (Specialized Carriers & Rigging Assoc.) (Past President, Vice President, and Board Member); Farm Bureau; Mid-West Truckers Assoc. "MTA". He graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1951. He worked for Hefkin Brothers Construction. In the summer of 1951, he purchased a farm and it is still in the family. He served with the US Marine Corp, from April 15, 1953 to April 14, 1955. He married Bernita Joyce Bond on August 14, 1954 and they had 7 children. After returning from the military, he continued in construction and farming. In 1956, he began working for Cassens Transport as a truck driver, driving a car hauler for 18 1/2 years. In 1969, he started his trucking business, Riechmann Transport, Inc. The business was in Alhambra, IL from 1969-1980, then the terminal moved to Granite City, IL. He owned and operated the business until 2019. On June 22, 2007, he married Catherine L. Allen. He enjoyed working, golfing and spending time with family and friends. His friends and trucking affiliates knew him as "The Bull" and "Big Daddy Rico". Survivors include: Wife - Catherine L. "Cate" Riechmann, Maryville, IL Married June 22, 2007 at Las Vegas, NV Daughter - Glenda R. (Bob) Van De Voorde, Highland, IL Son - T. Dean Riechmann, Houston, TX Son - Dave L. (Jerri) Riechmann, Alhambra, IL Daughter - Gayle R. Cruthis, Highland, IL Son - Daryn G. Riechmann, Highland, IL Son - Dana L. Riechmann, Glen Carbon, IL Son - Daryl R. Riechmann, Highland, IL Step Daughter - Virginia (Jeremy) Turnbough, Cleveland, TN Grandchild - Kyle (Gina) Van De Voorde Grandchild - Jessica (Keith) Iberg Grandchild - Dustin (Amanda) Riechmann Grandchild - Michelle (Matt) Fitterer Grandchild - Monica Cruthis Grandchild - Megan (Adam) Mollet Grandchild - Mindy (Jason) Suhre Grandchild - Amanda (Cory) Vera Grandchild - Devin Riechmann Grandchild - Dillyn Riechmann Grandchild - Nichole (Mark) Becker Grandchild - Brady (Ashley) Riechmann Grandchild - Taylor (Fiance' Austin) Riechmann Grandchild - Lexy Riechmann Great Grandchild - Charleigh Van De Voorde Great Grandchild - Brooklyn Van De Voorde Great Grandchild - Dacoda Riechmann Great Grandchild - Cody Iberg Great Grandchild - Bryce Iberg Great Grandchild - Brody Riechmann Great Grandchild - Clayton Riechmann Great Grandchild - Serena Riechmann Great Grandchild - Kase Iberg Great Grandchild - Isaac Cruthis Great Grandchild - Logan Mollet Great Grandchild - Bayla Fitterer Great Grandchild - Berlyn Fitterer Great Grandchild - Briley Mollet Great Grandchild - Brynnis Fitterer Great Grandchild - Nash Suhre Great Grandchild - Grayson Mollet Great Grandchild - Lane Suhre Great Grandchild - Dalton Giger Great Grandchild - Landon Riechmann Great Grandchild - Hadley Riechmann Great Grandchild - Carter Riechmann Great Grandchild - Lydia Martinez Great Grandchild - Wyatt Becker Great Grandchild - Kendall Becker Great Grandchild - Emmett Riechmann Great Grandchild - Daxton Riechmann Great Grandchild - Marli Claypool Step Grandchild - Lillian Turnbough Step Grandchild - Gavin Turnbough Brother - Gary L. Riechmann. He was preceded in death by: Father - Carl William Riechmann - Died 2/13/1984 Mother - Dorothy Elizabeth Riechmann (nee Davis) - Died 9/13/2006 Former Wife - Bernita Joyce Riechmann (nee Bond) - Died 10/20/2006 Married Aug 14, 1954 @ St. Paul Lutheran Church Grandson - Dexter Riechmann - Died 10/26/2003 Son-In-Law - Danny K. Cruthis - Died 5/11/2012 Brother - Greg C. Riechmann - 6/18/1979 Sister-In-Law - Trang Riechmann - Died 4/4/2019 Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary, Alhambra, IL Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, IL and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, IL. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel, IL, with The Rev. Benjamin Ball, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Hamel, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Glen R. Riechmann

July 28, 1933 - January 20, 2023