Peter S Risser

RISSER.--Peter S. Risser was born near Bellaire, Lebanon Co., Pa., April 4, 1858; died Nov. 13, 1930; aged 72 y. 7 m. 9 d. He was married to Sarah Herr, who preceded him in death about four years. To this union were born a son (Abner) and a daughter (Lillian, wife of Jonas Ebersole), who survive; also four grandsons. He was ordained a deacon in Good's Church, in which office he was faithful until death. In his departure the family has lost a loving father, the Church a staunch supporter of the faith, and the community a congenial neighbor. Funeral was held from the home of his son Abner, and at Goods Mennonite Church, Nov. 16, conducted by Bros. John Landis, Ira Miller, and Noah Risser. Text, Heb. 4:9.

-Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIII, No. 36 -  Dec. 4, 1930, pg. 767

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