Roberta Ann Risting

Roberta Ann Risting obituary, Burnsville, MN

Roberta Ann Risting

Roberta Risting Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 21, 2013.
Risting, Roberta Ann age 76, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013, in Burnsville, MN. Bert was a friend to many, and a joy to be around. She was an avid and talented seamstress, enjoyed playing the organ, singing, and took great comfort in her faith. Her most important role was of mother and grandmother. She is survived by a son, Steve (Carol) Risting of Indianapolis, IN; two daughters, Shary (Marc) Stadler of Urbana, OH, and Lori (Ken) Risting- Clark of Eagan, MN; five grand- children, Jon and Jenn Risting, Corey Knuppel, Cole and Jordyn Clark; one brother, two sisters and a sister- in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, and a brother- in-law. Bert has donated her body to the University of Minnesota Medical School. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wed., Oct. 23 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 13901 Fairview Dr., Burnsville, MN. The family extends its gratitude to friends, family, Arbors Staff, and Fairview Hospice for the joy they added to her life. Memorials may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

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October 23, 2013

carolyn palmer posted to the memorial.

October 23, 2013

Anne (Bork) Williams posted to the memorial.

October 22, 2013

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carolyn palmer

October 23, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Anne (Bork) Williams

October 23, 2013

Dear Shary, Steve and Lori,
We send our love and prayers to each of you during this sad and painful time. May memories of your beautiful mom bring you comfort and hope in the days to come.
In God's peace,

October 22, 2013

I am so sorry that I could not attend the celebration of life service with the Parker family. You have been a great sister-in-law! Love you all. Sally

October 22, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family

Maya Walkington Stauber. GNP

October 21, 2013

Such a special lady. I have many fond memories of Bert from my younger years in Cedar Falls. I spent lots of time at the Risting house and had lots of fun! Steve, Sheri and Lori you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Kelly and Teresa (Klingenborg) Snyder

Joe & Jenny White

October 21, 2013

Our thoughts are with your family.

carol hoagland

October 21, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

jane parker-butler

October 21, 2013

i am Jane parker-butler. aunt bertie was such a great aunt and i will never forget her the 1st time she met my hubby.. she gave him the riot act to see if he was good enough for me.(haha(.

Becky Clark

October 21, 2013

Lori- You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers! Your mom was always a joy to be around.

Ann Hansen

October 21, 2013

Lori, I am so sorry for your and your family's loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mona Chamberlain

October 21, 2013

Lori, you and your family have my sympathy and prayers. I trust your wonderful memories of you Mom will give you strength and comfort in days ahead. Mona Chamberlain

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