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John Riske

Chelsea, Michigan

1948 - 2024

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DIED
November 28, 2024
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Chelsea, Michigan

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Age 76, died Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Chelsea Hospital. He was born April 24, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Edwin A. and Gertrude E. (Gagern) Riske. John attended Lutheran East High School and graduated in 1966. He attended EMU, and then Concordia Seminary in Springfield, IL John...

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I was thinking about John and googled his name, and was sorry to hear of his passing. We were roommates for a year at EMU. I was amazed at all the things he kept in his dresser drawer. Whenever I needed anything, I asked him first and he quite often had what I needed. He was an amazing musician. For our church services, we had a small portable pump organ, and he played it like a great pipe organ. He had a great sense of humor, and he was obsessed with cleanliness. I haven't seen him...

John and worked closely together as well as shared family time while he was pastor in Bach and I was in Kilmanagh. We had a good working relationship and were friends during those years. I send my prayers and condolences to Lois and their family. Wayne Wentzel

So sorry to hear of John's passing. Sending strength, love and condolences to Lois and the entire family.

Dear Family, I am a 1965 graduate of Harper Woods Notre Dame High School. Males. Next to ND was Regina High School. Females. Next to Regina was Lutheran High School. Co-ed, We had friends in all # schools. One of our good pals was a girl named Diane Horton, from Harper Woods. A great gal and strong in her faith. She went to Concordia Teachers College in Seward NE, and eventually married a colleague named Chuck Root in Port Huron. I have not had contact with them in a long time. Anyway mention...