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Charles William Riss passed away at Longmont United Hospital on December 26, 2012. Charles was born on March 9, l933, in Worthington, Minnesota, to Henry S. Riss and Margaret Eva McQuiston. He graduated from Worthington High School and Northrop Institute of Technology, Los Angeles, Calif. (as an electronic engineer) and worked in the aerospace field throughout his career. He was veteran of the Korean War and received the Purple Heart. In l956 he married Norma J. Gerber. He is survived by his wife, children: Pete Riss (Tina), Wendy Wilson (Randy), Marilyn Pinnick (Tim), Steve Riss, Dan Riss (Tina), Bill Riss (Dana), Tom Riss (Kathy), and Janis Boettger (Matt); and, nineteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Also surviving are Brothers Art, Jim, Ray and Louis and sisters Avis, Alic and Louise. Proceeding him in death were his parents, brother, Clarence, and sisters, Irene and Donna. Visitation will be 6 PM to 8PM Friday Dec. 28, 2012 at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel with Vigil service at 7 PM. Mass of Resurrection will be 10 AM Saturday Dec. 29, 2012 at St John the Baptist Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Longmont Mountain View Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Habitat for Humanity c/o Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, share condolences at www.ahlbergfuneral chapel.com.

Published by Longmont Times-Call on Dec. 28, 2012.
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I was greatly saddened to hear of Chuck's passing. I worked with him at martin Marietta and was impressed by his knowledge and professionalism. He was my "go to" guy when I needed help with parts.

Clyde Manning

January 10, 2013

Norma, Sorry to hear about Charlie. Our thoughts & Prayers are with you.

George McKinney

January 5, 2013

I am sorry to hear on New Years Day about Chuck passing. I worked with him at Ball Aerospace and he was a man's man and a really good guy. His salvation in Jesus Christ is sure. I prayed with him in accordance with Ephesians 2:8 - 9, and Romans 10: 9 - 10. Blessings to your family.

George Hammond

January 1, 2013

So sorry to hear about Chuck. He drove me to work for many years at Ball. He was a good and kind man.

Judith Martin

December 31, 2012

Norma, We're so sorry to here that Charlie has passed on, I know you and the Kids will miss him alot. You are all in our Prayers. It was hard to hear of another Uncle passing on I'm sure he, Mom, Clarence and Dona are having discussions about Family times. Now they are all free. Love Joan Thom Len Lewis, Maggie & Marc Tall, Mary Ann & Bill Stephenson Max Thom.

Joan Thom

December 31, 2012

It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Roberta Grimaldi

December 28, 2012

So sorry to hear about Charlie. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Terri Siebenahler

December 28, 2012

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