Glen Risinger
Risinger, Glen Allen
Age 87, Found peace surrounded by family, March 28, 2018.
Preceded in death by his loving and dedicated wife, Patricia Jean Risinger. They share their 66th wedding anniversary, March 29, 2018.
Son of Bettie and Hartford Risinger; cherished father of Kristine (Richard) Gaffney, Mark (Janice) Risinger, Greg (Susan) Risinger, Jeffrey (Quincy) Risinger and Renee (David) Panian.
Lovingly known as Paw, Paw Paw or Pop to 12 grandchildren, Patrick (Sarah) Gaffney, Kaitlin (Kyle White) Gaffney, Sean (Nicole) Gaffney, Mary Pat Risinger, Colleen (Adam) Neale, Brian (Devon) Risinger, Rachel (Tony) Mocca, Erin (Matthew) Seidel, Chelsey (Chris) Olson, Joe Panian, Bethany Panian and Andrew Panian; Great-grandfather to 17, Quinn, Jack and Harper, Atticus and Phoenix, Austin, Peyton, Kaili and Aubrie, Maggie and Baby Neale, Emma and Patricia, Bryce and Lucy, Henry, Olivia and Amelia.
Glen leaves behind one brother, Don Risinger of Las Cruces, New Mexico. We remember in love his other siblings who preceded him in death, Leaman Mathew, Jesse Buck, Clayton Linnie, Kenneth, Paul Ferrell, Virginia Dolly (Dennis) and Gerald “Jerry” Wayne.
Loving brother-in-law to the late Richard (Joan) King and the late Janet (Richard) Hundelt.
Dear uncle, Brother-in-law and friend to many.
Glen was a 1949 graduate of Central High School in St Louis. He dutifully served his country in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954. A long term member of Norwood Hills Country club, Normandy Kiwanas club and member of the SAFECO Presidents Council.
Glen established Risinger Insurance Agency in 1953, which is still family owned to this day.
Glen and Pat were advocates of Parkinsons Research, selflessly participating in studies to advance awareness and knowledge about the Parkinsons disease. Glen donated his brain to Washington University hoping a cure will one day be found.
A special thank you to Visiting Angels and Heartland Hospice.
Services: Memorial Mass, May 11, 2018 at St Joseph’s Cathoilic Church, 1355 Motherhead Rd, Cottleville, MO 63304. Visitation at 9:30 a.m. with Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment 1:00 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Rd, St Louis, MO 63125.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Foundation for Barnes Jewish Hospital for Parkinsons, 1001 Highlands Plaza Dr, W Suite 140, St Louis, MO 63110.
So very sorry for the Risinger family. May the good Lord give every
one peace of heart and mind. My fondest memories growing up was spending our vacations with all of you. I thought the world of my Uncle Glen and Aunt Pat. M ay they both RIP. God Bless.
I am so sorry for your loss and sending many prayers for the Risinger family. I know you all have many amazing family memories that you can hold close in your heart. Those memories will carry you. Love to you all ??????
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Paw I miss you very much. Wish you were here still. I enjoyed all our time together but wish I had more! More time to talk and spend time watching ball games and history channel and talking about whatever came to mind when talking came to play! Love you and miss you so very much!
It’s hard to believe that all these years just flew by. My sincere condolences to all of the Risinger Families for your loss. Glen was a great person and a devoted family man. He loved his children and was a positive example for their life styles. He was a generous and loving person to his extended family and friends – always willing to help. RIP Glen with your loving wife, Pat. You will be missed.
Glen-You, Pat and your entire immediate and extended family has been and will always be a blessing in this world. I will always remember that constant devilish grin, the clear liquid with an olive in a glass gripped in the hand that wasn’t playing cards, and your patience of baiting a little girl’s fish hook. Here’s to the parties that they all must be having in Heaven