"David and Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. It is tough to lose a parent for sure. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."
In loving memory of
Richard Risch
December 21, 1925 - August 3, 2011
Richard Dick' Risch, age 85, of Washington passed away at 6:30PM on Wednesday at Daviess Community Hospital. He was born on December 21, 1925 in Washington to John Anthony and Mary Lucille (Smith) Risch. He was retired from Meadow Gold Dairy where he worked for 42 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Our lady of Hope Catholic Church, and had also been a volunteer for the St Vincent DePaul Society. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Bateman) Risch; two daughters and sons in-law, Susan and Mac Petty, and Kathryn and Gary Potts all of Washington; four sons and daughters in-law, James and Diana Risch of Anderson, Christopher Risch, David and Sharon Risch, John and Elaine Risch all of Washington; one sister and brother in-law, Shirley and Bob Davies of Toledo, Ohio; twenty four grandchildren; and twenty one great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Mark Risch; daughter in-law, Jackie Risch; and two grandchildren A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Saturday at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with Father Gordon Mann as celebrant. Burial will follow in St John Cemetery with Military graveside rites by the Washington American Legion and VFW. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 8 PM at Ed Lee Mortuary with a wake service at 4 PM. Condolences may be sent online at www.edleemortuary.com
Tributes
"Chris, Our sympathies go out to you and your family. May the Lord give comfort in your time of need. Take Care and let us know if we can help in any way. Greg Williamson"
"Uncle Dick was a wonderful man and touched so many lives. and will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends! Until we meet again. We love you!"
"Sorry to hear about Dick passing. He was a good man and I always enjoyed talking to him at church, the K of C or the St Vincent Depaul. I have not talked to him in several years but my mother was good about letting me know the last time she had talked to him or other Risch family members. God bless him Mark"
"Chris I'm sorry to here of your loss and if I can be of any help let me know. Calvin Shaak"