Risser, Eldon M. (1922-2003)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2003 Apr 7 p. 11

Birth date: 1922 Sep 3

text of obituary:

ELDON M. RISSER

Eldon M. Risser, 80, of Greeley, Colo., died March 28, 2003, at home under the care of Hospice of Northern Colorado. He was born Sept. 3, 1922, to Ephriam and Emma (King) Risser in Newton, Kan.

On Aug. 15, 1943, he married Luella Yost in Greensburg, Kan.

He graduated from Goshen (Ind.) College in 1945, majoring in theology. In 1945 they moved to Denver, where he served as the controller at Maplecrest Industries. He worked as an accountant for various companies in Denver and Greeley until his retirement in 1984.

He was the music director at First Mennonite Church in Denver for several years. He was then elected congregational leader for Glennon Heights Mennonite Church in Lakewood and also served as music director there. He directed and sang in many choirs and male quartets. Most recently he was a member of the Greeley Chorale.

His greatest joy in life was caring for his wife and family.

Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Stutzman of Kansas City; a son, Jim of Greeley; four granddaughters and a great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Luella, on Aug. 18, 1998.

Memorial services were held at First Mennonite Church of Denver. Burial was in the Columbarium at First Congregational Church in Greeley.