Edwin Eugene Risley, age 82 of Alliance, died at his home at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, October 7, 2008.
He was born Oct. 4, 1926 in New Straitsville, Ohio to William A. and Mildred (Spencer) Risley.
Mr. Risley attended Canton McKinley High School, and various colleges and universities to attain his Master's Degree in Electrical and Hydraulic Engineering.
A 30 year veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Risley was a Combat Veteran of WWII, and served in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Era. He was the recipient of a Purple Heart, Navy Cross Bronze Star, and Navy Commendation with a Combat "V".
He was a member of the VFW Post 1036, the American Legion Post 166, Loyal Order of the Moose #362, Louisville Eagles Aeries Lodge #2374, and BPOE #467 of Alliance. Edwin also volunteered at the V.A. Hospital in Brecksville, Ohio.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed by his wife, Iona J. (Kohl) Risley, whom he married Aug. 5, 1972; four daughters, Joyce (Terry) Vickers of Hartville, Darlene (Tim) Schellenberger of Alliance, Cindy Hartshorne of Hartville, and Diana (Tony) Kindler of N. Canton; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one nephew; and three nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Robert Goshorn, and one sister, Lois Preacher.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Peters officiating. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Burial with Military Honors, will be at Alliance City Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alliance Visiting Nurses Hospice Association, 8845 S. Sawburg Rd. Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave. Alliance Ohio, 44601.
He was born Oct. 4, 1926 in New Straitsville, Ohio to William A. and Mildred (Spencer) Risley.
Mr. Risley attended Canton McKinley High School, and various colleges and universities to attain his Master's Degree in Electrical and Hydraulic Engineering.
A 30 year veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. Risley was a Combat Veteran of WWII, and served in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Era. He was the recipient of a Purple Heart, Navy Cross Bronze Star, and Navy Commendation with a Combat "V".
He was a member of the VFW Post 1036, the American Legion Post 166, Loyal Order of the Moose #362, Louisville Eagles Aeries Lodge #2374, and BPOE #467 of Alliance. Edwin also volunteered at the V.A. Hospital in Brecksville, Ohio.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be missed by his wife, Iona J. (Kohl) Risley, whom he married Aug. 5, 1972; four daughters, Joyce (Terry) Vickers of Hartville, Darlene (Tim) Schellenberger of Alliance, Cindy Hartshorne of Hartville, and Diana (Tony) Kindler of N. Canton; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one nephew; and three nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Robert Goshorn, and one sister, Lois Preacher.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2008 at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Peters officiating. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Burial with Military Honors, will be at Alliance City Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alliance Visiting Nurses Hospice Association, 8845 S. Sawburg Rd. Alliance, Ohio 44601.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave. Alliance Ohio, 44601.
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