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Risch, Ethel O.
Ethel O. Risch age 93, of 4613 Menasha Ave. Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, March 12, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center with her family at her side.
The former Ethel Bleser was born on November 29, 1919 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Walter and Rose (Karbon) Bleser. She was a 1936 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School and attended the Manitowoc Business College. On February 22, 1941 Ethel was married to Paul H. Risch at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Paul preceded her in death on March 9, 1988. Ethel began her working career at Sorge Dairy from 1936-1939 and First National Bank from 1939-1941. Following her marriage she worked for the Manitowoc County Mutual Insurance Company and with her husband, Paul owned and operated their own insurance agency until her retirement in 1987. Ethel was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and the St. Clare Society. Ethel enjoyed playing cards with her friends at the Manitowoc Senior Center.
Survivors include her three children and their spouses: Donald W. (Kathleen) Risch, Manitowoc; Paul T. (Diane) Risch, Manitowoc; Barbara (Terry) Warden, Manitowoc; five grandchildren: Nicole (Patrick) Sullivan, Oshkosh; Jeffrey (Nicole) Risch, Manitowoc; Cassie Risch, Madison; Dr. Melissa (Shawn) Pronold, San Francisco, CA; Ross Warden, Manitowoc; five great grandchildren: Ethan Risch, Ellisen Risch, Eden Risch, Emerson Risch, and Primrose Pronold. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents: Walter and Rose Bleser; and her husband: Paul H. Risch.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi, Waldo site. The Rev. William Van Dynhoven and Rev. Gerald Foley will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment in the Knollwood Mausoleum. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m.The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the Risch family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
A special thank you to the 2nd floor staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for their kind and compassionate care shown to mom and her family.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Patty Kilishek
March 19, 2013
Ethel was a wonderful woman-always had a huge touch of class and professionalism in everything she did.
Russ Brandl
March 18, 2013
Dear Don and family, We are saddened by your loss. I remember your Mom as a lovely lady with a beautiful smile and a kind and gracious manner. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Don and Gail (Krajnik) O'Hearn
Gail O'Hearn
March 18, 2013
You have my sympathy, May God give you peace....
Barb Behm(Rivest)
March 17, 2013
Sorry to hear of the passing of Ethel.The Bleser numbers and legacy are declining.My sympathy to the family.
Gary Krajnik
March 16, 2013
Barb and Terry, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Time will heal your sorrow but memories will last forever.
Tom & Deanne Sinkula
March 16, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ethel was always a kind and caring neighbor who we will miss.
Greg and Coreen Trainor
March 15, 2013
Dear Don and Kathy, Please accept our deepest sympathy over the loss of your Mother. No matter our age, it's still hard to lose a parent. We are so sorry. Don & Lu Ann Haupt
Donald Haupt
March 15, 2013
Death leaves a heartache no one and heal and love leaves a memory no one can steal. Thinking of you with sincere sympathy.
Bob and Sharon Kolbeck
March 15, 2013
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. She was a great neighbor and will be missed.
Bob & Lori Nullmeyer
March 15, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss Don & Kathy. Keep all the good memories with you and it will help, thats what we did. You are great people and it probably came from great parents. God is with you to help you through this time of need. God Bless
Marianne (Mueller) Krueger
March 15, 2013
We send our sympathy to The Risch Family sorry to hear of your loss.We will not be able to attend the services as we are in FL.Our prayers are with you.
Roger and Kathy Rothmund
Roger Rothmund
March 15, 2013
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