Reverend Isaac "Ike" Risser Obituary (1929 - 2014)

Rev. Isaac "Ike" Risser, 85 Reverend Isaac "Ike" Risser, 85, a resident of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2014. Mr. Risser was born on August 4, 1929 in Pennsylvania and was the son of the late Irvin Clinton and Cora Myers Risser. He was a minister of 50 years with the Mennonite church and served the people of Hopkins Gap the longest. He was also an evangelist who combined ministry with being a business man. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. On February 18, 1949, he married the former Mildred Mae Hershberger who passed away on February 16, 2008 Surviving are three children, Judith Risser Pritchard and husband Alan of Belmont, NC; Gene Risser and wife Vicki; Ruthanne Risser both of Roanoke; three grandchildren, Jennifer Risser, Jessica Pritchard and Carla Risser. Along with his parents and wife, Mr. Risser was preceded in death by three sisters, Louise Blosser, Ellen Martin and Martha Keeler. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may also call any time during the day on Tuesday. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Global Disciples, 315 W. James Street, Suite 202, Lancaster, PA 17603. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is in charge of arrangements.