Obituary

Charles E. "Charlie" Riley

Obituary

Charles E. "Charlie" Riley, 60, died on Sunday (July 10, 2011) at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita.

He was born on Aug. 16, 1950, in Newton to Charles W. and Neva (Rodgers) Riley. On Sept. 12, 1975, he married Barbara R. Smith, and she survives of the home.

Charlie was a member of the Newton Church of the Brethren and worked as a maintenance supervisor for the city of Newton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Charlie enjoyed spending time outdoors. He enjoyed ice fishing in area lakes and archery deer hunting and bird watching. Charlie enjoyed cooking outdoors and spending time with his loving family and many friends.

He also was an accomplished mechanic and enjoyed home maintenance.

Charlie is survived by his parents, Charles and Neva Riley of Newton; wife, Barbara of the home; sons, Eric B'Hymer and Angie Tatman of Iola, and Nate Riley and Jennifer Komosa of Arvada, Colo.; daughter, Jennifer Pittman and Mike of Newton; two brothers, Mark Riley and Cindy of Olathe, and Brad Riley and Rhonda of Wichita; and one sister, Brenda Claassen of Dallas. He also has seven grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Newton. Pastors Laura Snyder and David Schirer will preside. Burial will follow in Restlawn Gardens of Memory in rural Newton.

Memorials may be left with Newton Public Library, in care of Petersen Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left at www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.