David A. Rishel, 54 of Sugarcreek Twp, Armstrong Co. died Monday April 13, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Oakland.

Born August 22, 1960, he was the son of Gary L. and Hulda M. (Larson) Rishel. 

A US Army Veteran, Dave was Private 2nd Class with the 82nd Airborne Division.  He was a recipient of the Army Service Ribbon, the Parachute Badge, the Sharpshooter M-16 Badge, the Expert Hand Grenade Badge, the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Army Achievement Medal.

Dave worked with Aspen Tree Company in Eastern PA but most recently was the sole proprietor of Dave's Tree Service in East Brady.

He was member of the American Legion Post #488, Bradys Bend and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and boating on the Allegheny. 

He is survived by his girlfriend Barb Kinkela of Sugarcreek Twp, his father Gary Rishel of Worthington, 2 brothers Gary E.  Rishel (Karen) of Lyndora, and Denny Rishel (Kim) of Butler.

Dave is also survived by nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Friends of David A. Rishel will be received 2-4, 6-8 PM Wednesday April 15, 2015 at the Buechele Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc. 707 Kellys Way, East Brady, PA 16028

A Veteran Service will be held in the Funeral Home at 6pm Wednesday.

Funeral Services will follow at 8 PM in the Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Eichler of the First Presbyterian Church, East Brady, officiating.

To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com

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