Riske, Donald Lee – Waupaca County Post

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Donald Lee Riske, age 74, of Manawa, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021.

Don was born on February 13, 1947, son of the late Leonard and Hildegarde (Yordi) Riske. He graduated from Little Wolf High School in Manawa and went on with pride to serve his country in the U.S. Navy. Don was a recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam. He was united in marriage to Sharon Desens on July 11, 1970. He was a member of the Symco Volunteer Fire Department and Manawa Fire and Rescue, a founding member of the Symco Sno-Snoopers Snowmobile Club, a member of the Harley Classic Riders, and a member of during the life of the Union Threshermens Club. Don also owns Dandy Dons Lakeview Drive-In. He enjoyed riding his Harley and watching his family participate in antique tractor pulls.

His wife Sharon left him; children: Willie Riske and Kelly Norton; Jenny (Lee) Werth; grandson, Jesse Riske and Alan Werth; sister -in -law and brother -in -law: Dennis (Debbie) Desens, Chong Desens, Karen Smith, Gloria (Jim) Larsen, Gerald (Joanne) Desens, Carol (Dave) Hammen; also nephews, nephews, other relatives and friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents; father and father -in -law, Leonard (Elnora) Desens; brother, Jim Riske (Nick Gagliano); brother -in -law, Byron Desens and Ed Smith.

A memorial ceremony for Don will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church at Symco with Rev. Jeffrey Smiles in charge. Burial is in Little Creek Cemetery, Town of Little Wolf. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time. In exchange for flowers, memories can be made in Manawa DAV Chapter 53.

Don would like to thank all his friends in Vietnam for their many years of support.

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