Obituaries

December 5, 1936 to December 21, 2020

WINAMAC - Fritz Risner, 84, of Lawton, passed away on Monday, Dec. 21, at his home.

He was born Dec. 5, 1936 in North Judson, to the late Huston and Lewie Marshall Risner. He married Patricia Nies on July 21, 1973 in Winamac. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Tammy (Timothy) Tilton, Leesburg, Daughter
Sherry Risner, South Carolina, Daughter
Debora (Brian) Johnson, Lafayette, Daughter
Opal Jean Rogers, Rochester, Daughter
Adam Risner, Lawton, Son
13 Grandchildren
11 Great-Grandchildren
Alfurd Risner, Michigan City, Brother
Glenda Deshon, Kansas City, KS, Sister
Evelyn Raby, Missouri, Sister
Geneva Bilek, Michigan City, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Dean Adams, Son
Fritz Risner Jr., Son
3 Great-Grandchildren
Ilean Collins, Sister
Genus Tague, Sister
Ettazene Peck, Sister
Harold Huston Risner, Brother
Nelson Grey Risner, Brother

Mr. Risner was a retired truck driver. He was an outdoorsman and especially loved fishing, gardening, and mowing. He also enjoyed tinkering on anything and everything. He was a loving and devoted husband, daddy, and grandpa. He had an infectious laugh and enjoyed getting in the last word. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Guests may schedule a time to attend visitation at www.frainmortuary.com or by calling 574-946-3222. A private funeral service will be held at the funeral home with Pastor Tim Lee officiating. Private burial will be at Paul’s Chapel Cemetery in rural Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Kindred Hospice.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.