Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Sep 8, 1948 – Jul 30, 2024
Risley, Kenneth W., baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Beloved husband of the late Dianna F. Risley (nee Klingert); dear father of Jeffrey M. (Jennifer) Risley, Scott D. Risley and Christopher W. (Marybeth) Risley; loving grandfather of Allison, Michael, Joseph, William and Emma; our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend.
Ken worked in many facets of the IT industry where he had a thriving career. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and Mercy High School in University City. He enjoyed volunteering to support the community and spending time with many hobbies. He was a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and a member of the St. Louis Amateur Radio Club. He was also a member of the “Big Bend Railroad Club” in Webster Groves. And was also previously the Missouri Jaycees Regional Director and Senator.
Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Monday, 10:40 a.m. to Holy Infant Catholic Church, Ballwin for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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My the Lord bless you with the peace that only He can give.
Diana Smith
August 09, 2024 | Pinehurst, NC | Friend
The Missouri Jaycees and JCI Senate send condolences to the Risley family. Ken was Missouri JCI Senator #32905.
Missouri Jaycees
August 04, 2024
My condolences Jeff to you and your dear family for the loss of your father. May he rest in peace and may God give you all patience and long lives. Remember your dad, when you and your dad and I were all in the heart hospital, visiting for different reason ! Bijan
Bijan Zahiri
August 03, 2024 | Friend
Thinking of you and your family.
Matt Dazey
August 03, 2024 | Neighbor
Group of 10 Trees
Ken, Barb & Klingert Family
August 03, 2024 | Maryland Heights, MO
Ken and I were friends for 48 years, mostly as part of the Jaycees. We even had adjacent JCI Senate numbers. I will miss him greatly.
Dean Park
August 01, 2024 | Saint Louis, MO | Friend
A great Man, God Bless you & your loving Family.
Greg Buehrig
August 01, 2024 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
Sorry to hear about Ken. He and I met through amateur radio. He was part of the leadership team when I was club secretary. Enjoyed knowing and working with him.
Cliff Rozar
August 01, 2024 | Ballwin, MO | Friend
In loving memory of you. May God bless you and your sons and their families with peace and fond memories of you and Dianna.
Mary & Phil Chilton
July 31, 2024 | Ballwin, MO | Neighbor
