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Kenneth Martin Briegel, age 65, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1989, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2016. He was born in Shreveport, LA on January 24, 1951. Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Diana his loving daughters, Kristin (Kim Pieroni of Naperville, IL and Katie (fiance Randy Howell) Briegel of Nashville, TN; his cherished grandchildren, Ava and Jimmy Pieroni; his mother, Opal Briegel of Richardson, TX; his sister, Donna Smith of Richardson, TX; as well as numerous nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Martin Briegel. Ken was CEO of NVisage, LLC and a broker for Preferred Reinsurance Intermediaries. He attended Richardson High School and graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1973. He resided in Plano, TX prior to moving to Illinois in 1989. Ken was an avid bicyclist, a Triumph roadster enthusiast, and a family man who enjoyed traveling. A service will take place at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Restland Memorial Park in the Abbey Chapel. Rev. Steve Oliver will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately prior ot the service at Abbey Chapel beginning at 2:00 pm. Condolences may be offered at www.RestlandFuneralHome.com
From the Dallas Morning News - Saturday, July 30. 2016.
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Ron Knight
I have many fond memories of Ken. I remember spring break our junior year. We met up at some outdoor carnival at the southeast corner of Beltline and Coit (by the Skaggs Albertson store). He had gotten a 1967 Blue GTO convertible and asked me to take a ride with him. I had a date with me and turned down his offer. He was just such a great and gracious gentleman.
Ken, you will be missed.
Your forever friend, Ron Knight
Jan Alexander
Diana and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy in the unforeseen passing of Ken. You and your family are in my thoughts as each day passes. May you receive comfort from all those who love and care for you and your family.
Jan A. Ziman
Dan Dickson
Diana,
My condolences to you and your family also, growing up as the next door neighbors, I knew Ken early on and have great times together, like riding around town in his GTO or playing pool in his garage.
Fair winds in your flight west my friend! Rest in Peace!
Dan Dickson
Jerry May
Hard to believe we've lost another classmate. Especially Ken Briegel.....who was in every sense a real gentleman.
I didn't know him real well at RHS....but we nevertheless were on a first name basis. We had some of the same friends.
But it seems like yesterday he came over at the Taco place (site of one of our mini-reunions) and visited with Ellen and I. He was so kind to her and welcomed her to the group.
We had quite a few laughs....and he was the same old Ken I always remembered.
It was a shock to lose such a gentleman and gentle.....man!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Diana....... and family~j
Pam Russell (Taylor)
Dear Diana,
My name is Pam (Russell)Taylor. Ken sent me a message a couple of years ago to say that you 2 moved to Naperville many years ago. I believe he was being neighborly and reaching out to another Richardson High School classmate who has since moved to Naperville.
I only recently saw his RHS Memorium on these pages. I was so surprised and sad to hear of his passing, Diana. Even though this message is certainly delayed I just wanted you to know that my heart goes out to you. We get so tied up in our own lives that we don’t realize it when another good person has passed on.
I am sending you my sincerest condolences and best wishes that you and yours are getting along well.
God Bless and Keep You.
Pam and John Taylor