FELTON - Benjamin J. Rieger, 29, and Nathaniel Hughes, 11, passed away Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Benjamin was born on Dec. 21, 1980, in Hawaii. He was self employed as a framing contractor. He loved to laugh and his laughter would shine through to others. He treasured his special time with his father and brother on fishing trips and family time at the holidays. He especially loved his aunts and uncles in New Jersey. He took pride in being a good father and had an unconditional love for his sons and family. The family is thankful for being Christians, knowing God with get them through this tough time. He is survived by his parents, Richard L. Rieger, Sr. and Michaela Rieger of Felton; two sisters, Brooke L. Rieger of Harrington and Brittany M. Rieger of Felton; a son, Gavin D. Rieger of Harrington; maternal grandmother, Margaret H. Tighe of New Jersey; and his special companion, Amber Thompson of Felton; and an extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Nathaniel was born on Oct. 5, 1999, in Camp Springs, Md. He was a 5th grader at Lake Forest Central Elementary School. He was an honor student and beginning this year started to play the clarinet. Nathaniel will always be remembered for his quick sense of humor and his love of laughter. His greatest joy was spending time with family. He also enjoyed playing soccer and talking on the phone. Nathaniel is survived by his mother, Jennifer Hughes of Bowers Beach; paternal grandparents, Richard and Michaela Rieger; maternal grandparents, Caroline K. Hughes of Waldorf, Md., and Roger T. Hughes of Mechanicsville, Md.; and aunt, Brittany with whom he had a special relationship; aunt, Renee Nordstrom; uncle, John Nordstrom; cousins, Kalli and Mina Nordstrom. Calling hours will be 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 5, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 631 S. State St., Dover. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Barratt's Chapel Cemetery, Frederica. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Gavin D. Rieger Trust Fund, c/o Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, DE 19934. Letters of condolences can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.