John G. "Jack" Rhiel
July 4, 1941 - November 16, 2015
Jack Rhiel, 74, of Benicia passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, November 16, 2015 at a local hospital. He was born in Niagra Falls, New York to John and Connie (Francione) Rhiel. He was a 4 year veteran of the United States Navy. Jack worked as an Electrician and Senior Technician for AT&T/Lucent Technologies (Western Electric) for more than 40 years where he had the opportunity to travel the world. On February 15, 1983 he married Daphne Hu. Jack greatly enjoyed reading, playing cribbage, tinkering with electronics, and rooting for the San Francisco Giants and 49ers. He is survived by his three children Jack Rhiel and his wife Yolanda, Joe Rhiel, and Monica Daughhetee and her husband Dylan; two sisters, Eleanor Hubbard and Joanne Bowling; his first wife, Maria Rhiel; and his grandchildren Jackie, Dominic, Rocky, and Fox Rhiel & Logan Daughhetee. Jack was preceded in death by his wife Daphne Rhiel (Hu). Burial with Military Honors will be private at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery.
Jack Rhiel, 74, of Benicia passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, November 16, 2015 at a local hospital. He was born in Niagra Falls, New York to John and Connie (Francione) Rhiel. He was a 4 year veteran of the United States... View Obituary & Service Information