Obit: Rizner, George (1923 - 2017)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Rizner, Kalas, Mueller, Koppert

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/12/2017

Rizner, George (22 June 1923 – 5 July 2017) With Flag

Loving husband and father, George Rizner, 94, of Neillsville passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the Neillsville Retirement Community. George was born June 22, 1923, in the Town of Washburn to Mike and Rose (Kalas) Rizner. He was raised on a dairy farm along with his two sisters and five brothers.

He was called to Military servicer in 1943, where he served in the Army Medical Corp, and Military Police while stationed in France during World War II. After he was discharged in 1946, he went to Milwaukee where he found work at Allis Chalmers as a welder. After working there 34 years, he retired and returned to Neillsville in 1983. He was united in marriage to Mancy Mueller Jan. 1, 1988. George enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, traveling, and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, nieces, and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his son Michael, who died in an auto accident at age 24. He was also preceded in death by his parents, five brothers: Anton, Emil, Edward, Frank, and Bill, and two sisters, Albie, and Bessie.

A private memorial service for George will be held at the Neillsville City Cemetery. Pastor Jacoba Koppert will reside.

Online condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting George’s family with funeral arrangements.