William Leonard Reihl, Sr.

William Leonard Reihl, Sr.

August 30, 195 – November 1, 2026

William (EEL), of South Carolina and formally of Rock Hall, Maryland, passed away peacefully at Novant Health Hospital in Hilton Head, SC.

William was born on August 30, 1955, to Cotton and Doris Reihl.

EEL was a commercial waterman all his life until he retired in 2024. He moved to South Carolina and worked part time with Adam crabbing. In the winter he crabbed on the North Atlantic Ocean. EEL had one favorite hobby and that was going to Maggie’s and drinking beer with his friends.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Larry, David, and Jon.

He is survived by his wife Cheryl, three sons, Billy (Eric) of Connecticut, Ben (Anna) of Virginia, and Adam (Hilary) of South Carolina, three grandchildren, Bentley, Arianna, and Pierce, and a very special daughter in law, Brooke Reihl (Pete).

There will be a celebration of life in the spring where family and friends are welcome.

Arrangements are being handled by Sauls Funeral Home in Bluffton, SC.