James Risch
(December 31, 1929 - November 8, 2012)

James J. Risch, 82, of Huntington, died Thursday, November 8, at Woodlands Retirement Community. He was born December 31, 1929 in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of the late, Sebastian L. and Osetha Jansen Risch. He was a 1947 graduate of Lincoln High School in Vincennes and a 1951 graduate of Butler University, Indianapolis, with a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1951 to 1955. He was a sales representative for Eli Lilly and Company, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, The Elks Club, The American Legion, Esquire Country Club and Our Lady of Fatima Parish.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Risch Halter in 2005. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Ann Risch, daughter Ellen (Darryl) Vance of Charleston and son, Joseph (Christy) Risch of Huntington, four grandchildren, William Austin Vance, Patrick Justin Vance, Sebastian James Risch and Torin Walter Risch.
A visitation will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Monday, November 12 at Klingel-Carpenter Mortuary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 13 at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Father Jim Sobus officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Huntington, or Our Lady of Fatima Parish.