RIFFEL RETIRING AFTER 29 YEARS -- Ken Riffel (left) was all smiles this morning as his USPS co-workers celebrated his 29 years of service by decorating his work sorting area (above). Riffel’s last day of service is Friday.
RIFFEL RETIRING AFTER 29 YEARS -- Ken Riffel (left) was all smiles this morning as his USPS co-workers celebrated his 29 years of service by decorating his work sorting area (above). Riffel’s last day of service is Friday.

Ken Riffel retires after 29 years at US Postal Service

Ken Riffel will step out of his postal delivery truck for the last time on Friday, August 28, 2025, closing a 29-year career with the U.S. Postal Service.For nearly two decades, Riffel covered a 167-mile route, mostly on gravel roads, five days a week. Before becoming a full-time carrier, he ...

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