Obituaries

April 1, 1941 to December 13, 2016

MEDARYVILLE - Edward Duane Risner, 75, of Medaryville, lost his battle with cancer at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, at his residence in Medaryville, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 1, 1941 in Winamac, to the late Fred and Dora Jackson Risner. On Feb. 23, 1963 he married Marlene F. Harris in Las Vegas. They net in 1960 while he was serving in the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton, CA. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Edward Duane (Shelly) Risner II. Chesterton, Son 
Mitzi (Kenny Waibel) Risner, Goodland, Daughter 
Raymond Eugene (Jeri Chapman) Risner, Medaryville, Son 
Anastacia (Steve) Smith, Santa Monica, CA, Daughter 
10 Grandchildren 
3 Great Grandchildren 
Ralph Eugene (Sue) Risner, Medaryville, Brother 
Hank (Alvina) Risner, Medaryville, Brother 
Norma Jean (Earl) Clark, Argos, Sister

Mr. Risner served as a corporal in the Marine Corps from 1960 until 1964. He was a diesel mechanic, and retired from Castongia's John Deere in Demotte. He was a member of the Medaryville Christian Church and the American Legion. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He also enjoyed working on old tractors and traveling. He especially enjoyed visiting and playing games with his family and friends.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of services Saturday, Dec, 17, at the Medaryville Christian Church, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 10 a.m.,
Saturday, at the church with Don Nedza officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery, Medaryville. Military graveside services will be conducted.

Memorial donations may be made to the Medaryville Christian Church or the VA House in Indianapolis, IN.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville.