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Gerhart Ristau Obituary
8/21/1946-3/25/2024
Gerhart "Kookie" John Ristau Sr. passed away on March 25th, 2024.
Born on Aug. 21,1946 in Norwalk, CT. Kookie honorably served in the US Navy.
Kookie's memory is carried ever forward by his children: René Celia Ristau (Chris McCorry), and G. John Ristau Jr. (Kristina); his 3 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, best friends, buddies, classmates, co-workers and so many more.
A Celebration of Life gathering for Kookie will be held at Danbury Memorial Funeral Home (117 South Street) on April, 6th 2024 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. with a service beginning at 12:30 p.m. To view the full obituary and send the family condolences, please visit www.danburymemorial.com
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Mr & Mrs David Mead
April 6, 2024
I have many memories of Kookie but mostly that he always had a smile on his face & a dance in his step. Ih by some chance you lucky enough to be a female and, there's music playing, he's got you on the dance floor!!! He's not a bad Pool player either. We had him as our sub many times and sometimes he subbed for a few people do to illness & meetings. R.I.P. Sweet dear man.
Michele King
April 6, 2024
We're so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all. From Brian & Michele King
Dolores
April 5, 2024
Kookie was a beautiful person who lit up the room. His kindness, sense of humor and adventurous spirit captivated and inspired all who met him. I am deeply saddened and extend my heartfelt sympathy to his children, grandchildren, all his family and close friends. He will be missed by so many.
GIL RIGNEY
April 4, 2024
We will miss you buddy, at the bar, and local fishing hold. Who am I going to go fishing with now? Forever in our thoughts and prayers.. God Bless.
Lori McHugh
April 4, 2024
I will miss seeing and dancing with Kookie every Friday morning in our Zumba class. He was a front-row dancer and we all loved him. he always had a smile on his face and his presence made us smile as well.
Rita Kovacs
April 3, 2024
My deepest sympathy to Kookie's family. I remember Kookie being so funny, but always professional, when I knew him from being an outside vendor at Perkin Elmer. I always looked forward to speaking with him. May he rest in peace.
Mary Ann Doran
April 2, 2024
Gerhart worked at the polls during the Election for me. He was always so upbeat and willing to do any task assigned with a smile. We will miss him.
My deepest sympathy to his family
Dick Paltauf
March 29, 2024
I knew "Kookie" when he worked as Supervisor in the maintenance department at Perkin-Elmar. He was well respected and admired. Dick Paltauf
Jeanne
March 28, 2024
Kookie was one to always be happy and smiling he made everyone i know smile and loved dancing he was and still is a sweetheart and good friend in my heart you will be so missed kookie
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