Charles E. Riecks

Charles E. Riecks, 76, of Jefferson, Pa., went to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Charles was born on July 9, 1944 in Waynesburg. He was the son of the late Charles William and Katherine Phillips Riecks. Chuck grew up in Clarksville where he is a member of the Clarksville Christian Church. He was a graduate of Jefferson-Morgan School District where he would serve several years as the truant officer. In 1961 he met the love of his life, Betty Ann Burton Riecks, at her mother's dairy bar in Denbo, Pa. Betty took one look at him and told her friend, "I'm going to marry that guy." And on Oct. 7, 1964 she did.

As a young man Chuck worked for United States Steel at its Christy Park plant. He would go on to become a professional truck driver, first with Superior Meats in Irwin. He would eventually retire from New Penn Motor Express in Neville Island where he was named the Driver of the Year. Charles also drove for Yellow Freight, and Hill International. He was a member of Teamsters Local 249 of Pittsburgh. Chuck was also known by many from his work at Interstate Skateland in Waynesburg. Following his retirement Chuck enjoyed traveling across the states with his Pastor wife Betty's gospel ministry.

He is survived by his daughters, Tara Kinsell and her partner, Jackie Workman, of Carmichaels, Bridget Post and her husband, James, of Washington, Marcie "Ralph" Riecks of Jefferson Hills and honorary children, Richard Kinsell, Chuckie Davis, Steve Savage, and Jody Palmer and his grandchildren, Zachary, Jacob, and Jordan Kinsell, Payton M. Payton, Lydia Post and Abby Davis. He is also survived by a brother, George Riecks and wife, Joanne, of Clarksville a sister-in-law, Marcella Letrick, of West Palm Beach, Fla., and many beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Elmer W. Rich, Sr. and Daniel E. Rich; nine sisters, Mary Frances Shaneyfelt, Thelma Williams, Marie Sparks, Bessie Fair, Mamie Thomas, Eleanor Lloyd, Delores Cantrell, Grace Huston, Janet Gehron and brothers-in-law, Thomas Shaneyfelt and Delbert Letrick.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. on Sunday in the Yoskovich Funeral Home, Carmichaels, Pa.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, July 12, 2021 in the funeral home with interment to follow in the Jefferson Cemetery, Route 188, Jefferson with Pastor Don Amon officiating.