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Jerry Risner Obituary
Jerry E. Risner, 67 of Fostoria, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Fostoria ProMedica Hospital. He was born May 1, 1955, in Fostoria, to Andrew & Margaret (Chalfin) Risner. He married Millie Connor July 10, 1979, in Fostoria.
Surviving is his wife Millie Risner of Fostoria; three daughters, Jaclyn (Steve) Hardie of Van Buren, Jennifer (Chad) Olson of Toledo, and Rachel Risner of Fostoria; a son, Jerry (Tara) Risner of Gibsonburg; four grandchildren, Maddy, Mari, Owen & Stella; four brothers, John (Gail) Heinsman, Bill (Linda) Heinsman, Carl (Carla) Heinsman all of Georgia and Jack (Sondra) Risner of Findlay; a sister Sue (Bruce) Myers of Arcadia; two sisters-in-law, Annette & Debra Risner.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ed & James Risner.
Jerry worked at Atlas and retired from BOC/Linde where he drove truck for over 30 years. He was a 1973 graduate of Arcadia High School. Jerry loved playing poker, visiting Casinos, trips to Las Vegas, and played in several pool leagues over the years. He loved sports & was an avid Detroit Tigers & Ohio State Buckeye fan. Jerry especially enjoyed watching his kids & grandkids at their sporting events. He'll be missed by all that knew him even his dog Benny Bear.
Celebration of Life will be 4 p.m Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria. Visitation will be 1-4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, American Diabetes Association or Wounded Warrior Project.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hffh.net
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Memories and Condolences
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Martha Smith
November 13, 2022
Jerry was a life long friend. He was a gem: good looks, witty, and smart. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Lana and Denny Pahl
November 13, 2022
We loved Jerry so much.
It has been our privilege to know Jerry all of these years (43!)
He was a great conversationalist, funny, well-read, and loving. I am sure that we will tell stories about and remember Jerry as long as we live. He'll always be with us.
Love, Lana and Denny.
Clint Clouse
November 11, 2022
Condolences to Jerry's family, he'll be remembered as a Great friend and coworker. May he RIP.
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Nov
13
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home - Fostoria301 West Tiffin Street, Fostoria, OH 44830
Nov
13
Celebration of Life
4:00 p.m.
Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home - Fostoria301 West Tiffin Street, Fostoria, OH 44830
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