John Riedmueller
John Joseph “Sonny” Riedmueller was born on April 4, 1938, to John Mathias and Rose Marie Riedmueller; the oldest of five children. He was blessed with 86 years of life.
As a boy John was very tall for his age. His mother would have to send a note with him to the movie theater so he could get children’s pricing. This trend continued throughout high school with his basketball team nicknaming him “Roo” Riedmueller for his height and ability to jump. While attending Lamar University, John was set up on a blind date where he met the love of his life, Shirley Logan. John always said he was the luckiest guy in the world. They were blessed with sixty-six years of marriage and four children of whom he was immensely proud.
He was extremely active in his community and church. John was the founder and CEO of Crown Pipe Shops, Inc. He served as President of the Cardinal Club, Sabine Area Pipe Fabricators, and St. Anne Catholic School Board. He was on numerous Board of Directors including the BPM Club, Beaumont Country Club, Lamar Foundation, Christus Foundation, Pipe Fabricators Institute, West End YMCA, St. Anne Catholic Church, St, Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, and the Montclare Homeowner’s Association. John was a founding member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church and a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
In retirement he enjoyed traveling with Shirley, his weekly golf games with his “Chokers” golf crew, the fellowship of his Profits Unlimited meetings and Dun Workin luncheons. He was most proud of his family and cherished every moment they shared together.
John is survived by his wife, Shirley Logan Riedmueller; children, Kelly Riley (Mike) of Conroe; Christy Major (Robert) of Humble; Russ Riedmueller (Nicole) of Nashville, TN; and Kerry Daigre (Kent) of Kingwood; siblings, Tommy Riedmueller of Portland, OR; Phyllis Smith (Bill) of Orange; and Gerald Riedmueller of Nederland; grandchildren, Lindsey Green, Logan League, Austin Major, Tyler Green, Ryan Riedmueller, Catie Hickman, Mark Riedmueller, Grace Daigre, and Cade Riedmueller; and seven great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to an organization of one’s choice.
A gathering of Mr. Riedmueller’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:30 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A private family graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- January 13, 2025
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- January 13, 2025
- 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Oh, Shirley, I’m so sorry. It seems like only yesterday that we shared our neighborhood and our lives. Although I never knew Sonny well, the fact that you loved him made him a King in my mind.
I know the weight of missing, and I also know that love does not end with loss. My heart is with you as you move forward. I would love to see you when I’m in Beaumont next. I’ll give you a call, I think Mo gave me your number. Hugs to your wonderful children.
I’m so sorry to hear about Sonny. May God give you comfort in this time of grief. I know you are going to miss him terribly but he hasn’t gone far talk to him just as if he’s in the next room. One day you will see his smile again. Love you guys and am sending hugs and prayers.
Shirley and children. So sorry about your loss!! My prayers are with you all for peace and comfort especially as you walk through this time. May the Holy Spirit show up with all His comfort. God bless you❤️
Shirley, May God bring you and your family comfort as you Remember and Say Goodbye to Sonny. He was a good friend and Neighbor. Blessings to you and your
family.
Karen and Arnold Manske
Shirley, I am so sorry for your loss. Nothing but good memories of you, John and your family. I will miss running into you and John around town when I visit Beaumont. May God Bless You.
To the whole family, Linda and I and our husbands are very sorry for your loss. We pray you find peace in knowing he is with his Lord and savior. God has such a loving plan to reunite us with our loved ones one day! It will be a wonderful reunion!! Prayers for all of you and love and comfort.
Our hearts are broken. You two were such a shining example of love. We send prayers and we ask God to wrap his loving arms around you.
Thirty plus year’s working for a man that treated me like a son, always had an open ear to listen when I share something with him and would give me advice that always line up with wisdom!
So when I heard about him going to be with Jesus, I felt a sting within for a second, But than I realize he was with Jesus face to face and heard good and faithful servant, enter in!
To my cousins , Kelly, Russ, Christie, Cary, and my Aunt Shirley. That the Lord Jesus would bring comfort to your hearts, that only He can bring, knowing your dad is with The King of Kings, Jesus, his Lord & Savior, full of love, joy and Gods Glory. And Lord , if you will , tell Sonny, we are still running our race & we will see him in a while.. Lord bless…
To Mrs. Reidmuller, Russ and the rest of the family, my sympathies on your loss. Mr. John was a good man, hard at times, but stern with great character, my dad has told me many stories of him, and I had the pleasure as well to have worked for him. He will be greatly missed but remembered by everyone that had the opportunity to meet him, again with sincerest condolences to each of his family.
Much love and prayers to the wonderful Riedmueller family
Dear Family I am so sorry for your loss but I am sure that Tom and Barbara Jean were so excited to see him enter those gates as we all were when y’all would come and visit!!I have such wonderful memories of all the laughter and times we all shared! Love and prayers to Shirley and all my cousins!😘😢🙏
Dear cousin Shirley and family, Sorry to hear of Sonny’s passing. Sending my love and prayers for your comfort. Love, Carole Lynn.
Shirley,
Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers for the loss of your precious Sonny. Let the love and support of those around you lift you in your time of need. May you find solace and peace in the coming days.
Russ so sorry to hear about the passing of ur dad. Prayers for the family.