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Michael Rister

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Michael Rister obituary, 1965-2011, Evansville, IN

BORN

1965

DIED

2011

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Alexander Funeral Home-West Chapel - Evansville

2100 West Illinois Street

Evansville, Indiana

Michael Rister Obituary

Michael Rister, of Evansville, son of Paul and Judy Rister, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011, at his home. He was 46 years old.
He graduated from Reitz High School in 1984 and worked for George Koch and Sons. He was a member of Cornerstone Assembly of God Church.
Michael is survived by his daughter, Brittany Rister; parents, Paul and Judy Rister; brother, Jeff Rister; and nephew, Matt Rister and his wife, Katie.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2011, at Cornerstone Assembly of God, 3900 Kratzville Road, officiated by Pastor Gary Auten. Friends may visit Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier Press on Mar. 23, 2011.

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Cassie McDermott

March 24, 2011

I'm sorry for your loss.

melinda Rister

March 23, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Jim,Betty Gwaltney

March 23, 2011

Paul and Judy, our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your son. My family will be thinking of yours during this trying time. jim and Betty( Johnson) Gwaltney and Family

March 23, 2011

Judy & Family.....
So sorry to hear about Mike. My two daughters were friends of Mike, Dorothy Wilson is their aunt. I have wonderful memories of Mike going to church with all my family. God will comfort you and my prayers are with you. Farrel Kemble...Gilbert, Az

Pamela Fleming

March 23, 2011

Judy, Paul & family,
We are so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. Please know that our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time and we hope you find comfort from the memories you have of him. -- Pam & Dan Fleming

Tom Carlton

March 23, 2011

I am very sorry for your loss Brittany. Your father was a great man. He will definately be missed. We had some great conversations when he came to the store. He was always your biggest fan. May you find strength to guide you through this time.

Tom Carlton
Freedom Medical

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