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Brian Allan Rigel
Brian Allan Rigel
Loganville, GA
Brian Allan Rigel, 58, died peacefully at his home in Loganville, Ga., on May 25, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma B. Rigel; father, Donald E. Rigel; and two brothers, Wayne Rigel and Carl Rigel.
He is survived by his Sister Doris Sickles of Lawrenceville, Ga.; and his children, Andrew Rigel of Springville, Iowa, Kristen Shook of Mount Vernon, Iowa, and Chris Rigel of Loganville, Ga. He also leaves behind several grandkids, Ashlynn Shook, Ellah Shook, Elizabeth Shook, Everlee Shook of Mount Vernon, Iowa, Micheal Rigel and Micheala Rigel of Springville, Iowa.
Brian was a loving and devoted father, who spent 34 years as a plumber for Alpha Plumbing. He was a hardworking man, who in his free time enjoyed watching Dr. Pol, NASCAR races on Sunday and to go fishing with his son. His love and humor will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
Services will be held at noon on Friday, June 3, at Byrd and Flanigan Crematory and Funeral Services in Lawrenceville, Ga. Burial to follow at Gwinnett Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon, Friday June 3, the funeral home. Arrangements by Byrd and Flanigan Crematory & Funeral Service, Lawrenceville. (770) 962-2200
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