John P. Riehl, 67, of Lancaster, was the son of the late Isaac and Cora (Miller) Riehl. John's dream was to move to Vietnam, where he had visited this past summer, instead, he changed his travel plans and moved to Heaven, September 27, 2017. John was a contractor by trade. He danced to the beat of a different drummer and was very artistic. John is survived by six siblings: Donald Riehl, husband of Barbara; Kenneth Riehl, husband of Susan; Jean Moore, wife of Russ; Dorothy Blank, wife of Wilmer; Norma Retallack; and Bertie Smoker. He was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Riehl; his sister, Virginia Bender; and brothers: LeRoy Riehl, Jerry Riehl, and Robert Riehl; he is also survived by Ashley Thomas, daughter of Eva Thomas and the late Warren Thomas. Memorial Services for John will be private.