Michael Clay Reidelberger 63 of Columbia, IL, born November 21, 1956 in Sparta, IL, passed away on July 13, 2020 at his residence.

Michael retired from Granite City Steel, was a member of the Steelworkers Union, and a member of the Moose Lodge in Cahokia, IL for years. He loved rock n' roll and the blues, playing his guitars, and fishing.

Preceded in death by his parents, Carrol & Betty Foertsch, Reidelberger, and grandparents.

Surviving are his sister Lynette (Jim) Stueber of Columbia, IL; brother Gale (Linda) Reidelberger of Pinckneyville, IL; two nieces, Rachel (Louis) Koester, Meagan (John) Walden; three nephews, Aaron Pinta, Shane (Jessica) Reidelberger, Scott (Tiffany) Reidelberger; great nieces and nephews, Rhiannon, Eva, Hayes, Esme, Emma, Olivia, Isaiah, Lucille, and Hattie; and many dear friends.

Memorials may be made to the Play It Forward Musical Foundation, a St. Louis based program with a mission to ensure each child in St. Louis is provided with the opportunity to discover his or her musical talents.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Braun Family Funeral Home 265 Quarry Rd. Columbia, IL. Services will begin at 11:30 am with John Walden officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Concord Cemetery in Rice, IL.