Charles Philip Risell

1942 - 2016

Charles Philip Risell
Dec 31, 1942 –
Sept 25, 2016
Charles "Chuck" Risell, 73 years young, went home to be with Jesus on September 25, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife Carol, to whom he was married for 52 years; his loving children Linda (Tim) Cullens, Jon (Jennifer) Risell, Kim (David) Hicks, Sheri (Art) den Dulk; his 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; He is also survived by his sister Shirley Doerksen. He was preceded in death by his sisters Lorene Stevenson and Mary Ellen Braun.
Chuck was born and raised in Turlock, CA and graduated from Turlock High in 1960. He attended UCLA and then received a degree from Cal State LA in 1969. It was while in southern CA that he met and married his sweetheart Carol in 1964. He worked for Lockheed for a few years before moving his family back to Turlock. He received his MPA from CSU Stanislaus in 1982. He worked for Stanislaus County Department of Mental Health for over 30 years before retiring in 2002.
Chuck was always fixing things up around the house. He enjoyed classic cars, motorcycles, and airplanes.  He traveled many places with his wife and friends, documenting his trips with many photographs. He adored his family and loved being surrounded by them. He was a member of Monte Vista Chapel and found peace in his life through his relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Graveside services will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson, CA on Friday, Oct. 7 at 11:00 a.m.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Monte Vista Chapel in Turlock, CA on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 11:00 a.m.
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