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Phyllis RISNER Obituary
Age 88, of Germantown, OH, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born in Marshall, IL, on May 24, 1933, to the late Frances B. (Ferris) and Paul H. Baker. She received her Doctorate in Nursing Education from Miami University ~ Oxford; and taught at the School of Nursing at both Miami and Wright State. Phyllis was a longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church in Dayton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Thomas Andrews. She is
survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Timothy L. Risner; her children, Thomas B. Andrews and Ann Elizabeth (Robert) Morris; her grandson, Bryan Thomas Andrews; 2 sisters,
Sharon (Charles) Smith and Judith Rice; her brother, John P. (Susan) Baker; several nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held 6 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at the Dalton Funeral Home, 6900 Weaver Rd., Germantown, OH. A Graveside Committal Service will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 21 at Trissel Cemetery, New Lebanon, OH. A Memorial Service to
be held at Christ Episcopal Church, Dayton, OH, will be
announced at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church or Hospice of Dayton. Please share condolences at daltonfh.net.
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Christina Barnes
July 21, 2021
It's hard to put in words just what Phyllis meant to me. She really loved me unconditionally and intentionally and I will never forget her. I can go on and on, but it would take days for me to tell our story.
Andy, Emil, Kate & Sam Berry
July 20, 2021
Our family sends condolences to Phyllis´s family. She made us feel so welcome when we joined Christ Church. Phyllis was one of the absolute sweetest people I have ever known. The world needs more people like Phyllis. We will miss her dearly and will keep her family in our thoughts and prayers.
Wright Retirees
July 19, 2021
The Wright State Retirees Association extends our condolences to the family of Phyllis A. Risner. We also wish to acknowledge her years of service to our University.
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