Richard P. Rissman, 91, WW II Veteran

Richard was born on April 23, 1909 in Lorain and was a life long resident. Mr. Rissmann was a graduate of Columbia University, Columbia, NY.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lorain and was a US Airforce veteran serving during WWII. He retired from Dick's TV as a serviceman. He was a member of the American Legion Post#30 and a life member of VFW Post #451.

Mr. Rissmann was a well known local artist and taught art privately.

He is survived by his primary caregiver: Dorothy Grimm of Elyria.

Mr. Rissmann is preceded in death by his parents: Paul and Hennetta (nee Muller) Rissmann and a brother, Carl Rissmann.

Friends may call at Zion Lutheran Church, 5100 Ashland Ave., Lorain on Thursday, December 28, 2000 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services.

Funeral services will be held on December 28, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 5100 Ashland Ave., Lorain with Rev. Kevin Salyers, pastor officiating.

Richard P. Rissmann will be buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 5100 Ashland Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44052.

Schwartz, Spence and Boyer Home for Funerals are handling all the arrangements.