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Ralph Risch Obituary
Ralph M. "Red" Risch, 79, of 110 S. Pike Road, Buffalo Township, died at 6:45 a.m. Friday while in the company of family members at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights.
Born in Sarver, Dec. 18, 1925, he was the son of Alvin J. and Florence Macurdy Risch
Red owned and operated Risch Supermarket in Sarver with his wife for 60 years. He served in the Air Force during World War II.
He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Sarver; Freeport F&AM 239, Pittsburgh Consistory and Syria Shrine, Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Department and the Freeport Kiwanis. He also sat on the board of directors of the old Valley National Bank in Buffalo Township for many years f
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Betty Lackie Risch; a son, Gary (Diana) Risch Sr. of Buffalo Township; a daughter, Robin (Robert) Risch-Fletcher of Buffalo Township; a daughter-in-law, Linda Leah of Buffalo Township; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Nita (Alvin) Cypher of New Bethlehem and Florence Purdum of California; and three brothers, Dean (Lois) Risch of Buffalo Township, Lee (Bonnie) Risch of Saxonburg and Lloyd (Patty) Risch of Harrisville.
Two sisters, Joanne Mann and June Maizeland; and a son, Hugh Leah preceded him in death.
RISCH - At the family's request there will be no visitation. Services for Ralph M. "Red" Risch, who died Friday, Aug. 26, 2005, were private and were held at the convenience of the family at REDMOND FUNERAL HOME, Freeport. The Rev. Howard Greenfield officiated. Private burial was at Lakewood Memorial Gardens in Indiana Township, Allegheny County.
Memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Methodist Church Building Fund, 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver, PA 16055.
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Ralph Purdum
September 19, 2005
My heart and sympathy go out to Aunt Betty, Gary, Robin, and all my extended family on the East Coast. His sister Flossie will forever miss him and so will I. He touched many lives and I am honored that my parents named me after such a great man. p.s. I will never forget how he showed me how to drive a tractor when I was a little boy because I was upset about some dumb thing. I was not upset anymore. Thanks uncle Ralph!
Dan Peiffer
September 8, 2005
You have our deepest sympathy.
Dan Peiffer And Family
Robert, Gary & Barb Frederick
September 5, 2005
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Ralph. He was a family friend for many years and will be missed.
Beth Seelbaugh
September 3, 2005
Betty, my prayers are with you and your family. Ralph was greatly respected and loved by all who knew him.
Beth Seelbaugh
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Carl Hamilton
September 2, 2005
Ralph was always the best. I have known Ralph (Red) all mt life. He kept track of me and my family and was your friend not just once in a while but always. Carl & Anita Hamilton
Bonnie Thompson
August 31, 2005
My prayers are with the the family. I will miss seeing him in the store. He was a dear man.
Louie and Brian Risch
August 31, 2005
We will miss you, Uncle Ralph, very much. You and Aunt Betty were very special people, we know our Dad will be lost without you.
Loyd and Pat Risch
August 31, 2005
You will be missed so much, if it wasnt for Ralph and Betty, we would not have what we have today. We love them both very much. He was much more then a brother, he was a very dear friend, I will miss his talks on the phone, and going out to dinner. Pat and Loyd
Liberta & Rich McConnell
August 29, 2005
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Brian Winrader
August 29, 2005
I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Risch family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Al Geibel
August 29, 2005
Deepest sympathy.
Terry Edwards
August 29, 2005
I was so sorry to read of " Red's" passing. I thought of him as a true caring person and friend. I have shopped at the store for over fifty years. He always had a smile and spoke to you. I will be praying for you all. God bless.
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