George Warren Riffel

George Warren Riffel, 63, passed away on January 17, 2025, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

He was born on October 25, 1961, in Plainville, Kansas, the son of Warren and Darlene (Naiman) Riffel.

George was a stockman and oil pumper. He was a member of the Cattleman’s Association and NRA. He loved guns, his cattle herd, shooting trap, fishing, riding motorcycles, his dogs, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He married Jeanette Johnston on November 25, 2014, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  

Survivors include wife, Jeanette Riffel; children Beau Riffel, Pam Mahannah, Jaime Darnell, Thomas Yakish (stepson), Elisa Dinges and Jennifer Nau (stepdaughters), Dallas Dinges (stepson); siblings Robert Riffel, Cindy Mcdowell, Gloria Harris, and Terrie Goddard; 21 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Rebecca Goddard; brothers, Kit and David Goddard; niece, Angela Goddard; and stepdaughters, Merlynna Harley and Morgan Scott.

Cremation has taken place, and services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Fire  District # 1 or Heartland Veterinary Clinic in honor of George Riffel.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.