Rishavy, Ronald R. age 73, of Edina, died at home on Feb. 17, 2008. Beloved husband, father and grandfather. Survived by wife of 34 years, Marjorie; children, Tyler (Amber), Daniel, Cindy (Rick) Johnson, Jody Jackson, Jack (Liz); stepchildren, Kristine (Ken) Smith, Debra Firchau, Jon (Lori) Kyllo, Karen (Al) Fossum and Mark (Kari) Kyllo; 20 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother, Gary Rishavy. Preceded in death by parents, Jerry and Catherine Rishavy; and grandson, Jacob Firchau. Ron was born in Owatonna on March 4, 1934. He moved to Mpls., graduated from Washburn High School and worked for Northwestern Bell/US West for 42 years. Following his retirement Ron started his own company, Risk Reduction Resources. He so loved his profession that he pushed himself to work until he became physically unable to continue. Ron was a 35 year member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 2:00 PM at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 36th & Hennepin Ave.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
To both, the Rishavy, and Kyllo, families. I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Seeing Ronny's picture, sure brought back some memories from back in the day, on 4th Avenue South. I hope you all are coping with your loss and are ok.
Please, take care, and God Bless.
Marcia Boline
March 17, 2008 | St. Michael, MN
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Frank and Denise Tschida
March 04, 2008 | Palmetto, FL
I had the pleasure of working as a kind of “specialty consultant” for Ron off and on over the last twenty years.
I wanted to tell you how much I admired him. He had a self-deprecating sense of humor, yet was very confident and curious in conducting his work. He always wanted things done right, and had a ton of integrity.
I’m sure he was a great father and grandfather, based on the kind and gentle way I saw him interact with people.
The world has lost a good man. Take...
Ron Pearson
March 04, 2008 | St. Paul, MN
Ron will be missed by all of us at Myslajek Ltd. Thank you, Ron for being one of the nicest people we've ever worked with.
Tim Myslajek, CPA
March 03, 2008 | St. Louis Park, MN
I had the great opportunity to meet Ron as we both worked for a former employer, RJ Associates. Ron had a unbelievable knowledge and I learned alot from him. Even though we lost contact after our employment, I do think back to those times and smile. To the family and friends of Ron, my deepest sympathy for the loss of a great man.
Dave Kenison
March 03, 2008 | Delano, MN
