John J. Risner
January 22, 1945 - March 12, 2019
John J. Risner, age 74 of Wheatfield, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was born January 22, 1945 in Rensselaer, IN the son of John Sr. and Effie (Oliver) Risner. John graduated from Wheatfield High School, Class of 1963. He also attended St. Joseph College in Rensselaer. On January 17, 1970 John married Sheila Terpstra in DeMotte. He was employed as a chief inspector for Union Electric Steel for 42 years. John served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, was a member at the Wheatfield American Legion and loved watching KV basketball. John is survived by his wife: Sheila Risner of Wheatfield; children: Robin Risner of Wheatfield, IN; Casey Risner of Wheatfield, IN; grandchildren: Jessica (Craig) Risner-Mackey and Zoey Robinson; 2 great-grandchildren: Zaden and Stella; sisters: Kathleen Risner of Medaryville, IN; Joanne (Jack) Barnett of Medaryville, IN. John was preceded in death by his parents, sister: Shirley Mikos, and brother: Arthur “Bud” Risner. Friends and family may visit at Jackson Funeral Service of DeMotte on Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow on Sunday at 5:00 PM with Gary Van Keppel officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jasper County Animal Shelter.
John J. Risner, age 74 of Wheatfield, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was born January 22, 1945 in Rensselaer, IN the son of John Sr. and Effie (Oliver) Risner. John graduated from Wheatfield High School, Class of 1963. He also attended... View Obituary & Service Information