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Matthew Rissmiller Obituary
Matthew A. Rissmiller, 38, Birdsboro, passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at 5:14 p.m. in Reading Hospital.
Born in Reading, he was a son of James E. Rissmiller and Nancy C. (Ferreri) Rissmiller, Mohnton.
He was the husband of Koren L. (Schlipf) Rissmiller, at home.
He was a 1989 graduate of Exeter High School and last worked for Faddis Concrete Products in Kutztown.
In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by a son, Ethan J. Rissmiller, Birdsboro.
There are also a sister, Stephanie C. (Rissmiller) Barton, Narvon; two brothers, James E. Rissmiller Jr., Mohnton; and Michael S. Rissmiller, Exeter Township; and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Hayley Rissmiller, who passed away in March 2003.
Services in St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, 1188 Ben. Franklin Hwy E. (Rte. 422), in Douglassville, will be Tuesday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Canon Calvin C. Adams officiating. Burial will be in Chelten Hills Cemetery, Philadelphia. Friends received Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to DARE America, P.O. Box 512090, Los Angeles,CA 90051, in Matthew's name. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, Reading, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.whelanschwartz.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Rissmiller
tammy dierolf haddock
October 1, 2009
Korie,
I am very sorry about your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.If you need anything please call me.I will be here for you if you need someone to tak to.
Paul Styer
September 30, 2009
Family,
I work with Jim, and Stephanie, and I know Mathew will be missed. I wish the best for the family, and I will keep you in my prayers.
The Styer Family
Stacey Rothharpt
September 29, 2009
Koren and Ethan,
I am sorry about your loss. Remember all the good times you had with Matt. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to knock on my door or patty's. Matt will meet you in heaven one day.
Your Neighbor.
Laura
September 29, 2009
Dear Ethan,
Your friends here at the library want you to know we are thinking about you during this very difficult time in your life and send you are love and prayers, when you are ready to curl up in a bean bag and share a story we will be here. With deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
Ms. Laura and the Ladies at the Exeter Library
Andrea Martin
September 29, 2009
I went to Exeter HS with Matt & Mike. I remember them both. Sorry to hear of Matt's death. May Jesus give you peace that only He can give. I grew up in Birdsboro too.
My maiden name is Krause and I went by "Andi" back then.
Timmy Harris
September 29, 2009
Matt... "Soo many GREAT times we shared together with Mike, Hoffa, Toxic, Brad & the rest of the Ole Birdsboro Crew"!!! I will never forget all the good times we had together. My heart goes out to your family in this time of need. Sometimes its hard to keep the "FAITH" when someone we love that is such a stand up guy is now gone. All i can say is: "I'll see you when i get up there",
Your boy: Timmy Harris" & Family...
Vince Vanszl
September 28, 2009
To all of the Rissmiller family,
I am sorry to hear of Matt's passing. I have good memories of being around Matt, Mike and Jim. I will keep all of you in my prayers. God Bless
Gina Cylcewski
September 28, 2009
Koren,
My deepest sympathy for you and Ethan.
Matt will be greatly missed. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Jennifer Smith
September 28, 2009
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Matt from Mt. Penn school. We were friends back then and lost touch as many do. His memories will always remain.
Lori Czarnecki LaPearl
September 28, 2009
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Rissmiller, Steph, Jim & Mike,
I was so sadden to read of Matt's passing. It's hard reading about someone you grew up with who lived next door to you. I have soooooo many AWESOME and GREAT memories from when we were kids. From playing kick-the-can, flashlight tag, kickball, wiffleball,sledding in my yard to the forts we always made on your jungle gym. It has been such a long time since I've seen all of you (way too long)but to me you ALL will ALWAYS be my next door neighbors!! I know how hard it is to lose someone you love so much. I lost my Mom 3 years ago. May you take comfort in knowing that he is in God's hands now. He will always be with you as your Angel from above. My thoughts and prayers are with ALL of you during this difficult time!!
Love, Lori Czarnecki LaPearl Cathy Czarnecki DeTurk & Ron Czarnecki
Tina Steckbeck
September 28, 2009
Rissmiller Family-
My deepest sympathies, Matt went to school with my husband & I at Exeter. We spent this weekend talking to people from both Exeter & Mt Penn about fond memories that we have of Matt. He will be missed.
The Steckbeck Family
Tammy Acker
September 27, 2009
Korin,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and yor son. Its been a while since we have seen each other but you never forget friends. If you need me you can contact me. He will be missed.
Amy Lizzio
September 27, 2009
Koren,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Ethan and Matt's family. If there is anything at all that Jon or I can do, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will miss his smile...
Sincerely with deepest sympathy,
Jon & Amy Lizzio
DAVID BAIR
September 27, 2009
MIKE, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. EVERY BODY AT WORK IS THINKING OF YOU.
Lisa Hafer Evans
September 27, 2009
Korie
I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything I can do for you and Ethan, please let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ethan. Please dont hesitate to call if you need a friend to lean on.
September 27, 2009
Koren,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ethan. If there is anything I can do, as a friend or a co-worker, please let me know. I'm here for YOU, always.
Take care of yourself, Sara Stetler
Flying Hills, Pa.
paul lippi
September 27, 2009
koren and ethan
our thought and prayers are with you and matt's family. if you need some one to talk to i'm here.
The Lippi Family
michelle Delp
September 27, 2009
my deepesest sympathies i went to school with matt at mt penn we used to hang around a group of us he was a awesome guy sorry for your loss your in my prays
Louise Swartley
September 27, 2009
Koren & Ethan,
Know that Christ has you in His loving arms and will carry you through.
With my deepest sympathy.
Lynne Lilley
September 27, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Christina Bell
September 27, 2009
Dear Matts' family and loved ones,
I am so sorry for your loss. Matt was a very Special man and one of the kindest people that I have ever known.
I've known Matt since I was 15 years old. I know that Matts' family was everything to him because he told me.He will be loved and greatly missed by many.He will never be forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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