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Robert-Risha

In Loving Memory

Risha, Robert F.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Saturday, January 21, 2023.  Beloved husband of Paulette Risha (nee: Hopper).  Dear father of Kirk (Rebecca) Risha, Monica (Randy) Kunkel, Beth (Cary) Krier and Stephanie (Steve) Tremusini.  Dear Papa of Kailey, Jessica (Alex), Konner, Zachary, Tommy, Lucas, Jack, Sophia and the late Taylor.  Dear brother of Jean (Bob) Mitchell and the late Eddie (surviving Diana) Risha.  Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

SERVICES:  Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Road) Wednesday, January 25, 9:15 a.m. to St. Raymond Maronite Cathedral for 10:00 a.m. Mass.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery.  Mr. Risha was a member of Gateway and Kirkwood Hog Chapter and the Crestwood Elks Lodge.  Contributions to the American Heart Association appreciated.  Visitation Tuesday 4 – 8 p.m.

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70 thoughts on “Risha, Robert F.”

  1. Prayers and Condolences. You are dearly missed my brother. Go Rest High On That Mountain. Deep Prayers for Paulette and her family

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  2. Prayers and Condolences. You are dearly missed my brother. Go Rest High On That Mountain. Deep Prayers for Paulette and her family

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  3. So so sorry to hear this sad news. Bobby was a wonderful friend and such a well respected rider amongst many riders. Sturgis brought a lot of us like minded guys together. He will be missed

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  4. So so sorry to hear this sad news. Bobby was a wonderful friend and such a well respected rider amongst many riders. Sturgis brought a lot of us like minded guys together. He will be missed

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  5. You are going to missed our friend , we had some great rides back in the day, lots of laughs jokes and all round good times, you will not be forgotten

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  6. You are going to missed our friend , we had some great rides back in the day, lots of laughs jokes and all round good times, you will not be forgotten

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  7. RIP my friend. I will miss running into you when we are on rides. So glad I saw you 2 weeks ago in Belleville. I am honored to be your friend and you mine. I will miss you. Paulette and the family are in my prayers. Ride free.

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  8. RIP my friend. I will miss running into you when we are on rides. So glad I saw you 2 weeks ago in Belleville. I am honored to be your friend and you mine. I will miss you. Paulette and the family are in my prayers. Ride free.

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  9. Bob, a great neighbor and friend, always kind words and encouragement, enjoyed his friends and family. Always a great smile, especially when on his bike and that was whenever the weather was halfway decent. I will miss him. May God bless you Paulette, call anytime.

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  10. Bob, a great neighbor and friend, always kind words and encouragement, enjoyed his friends and family. Always a great smile, especially when on his bike and that was whenever the weather was halfway decent. I will miss him. May God bless you Paulette, call anytime.

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  11. I’m really going to miss seeing my trikester buddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My friend you will be truly missed.Rest in Peace

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  12. I’m really going to miss seeing my trikester buddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My friend you will be truly missed.Rest in Peace

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  13. So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob ,. What a great guy . So happy I was able so say hello the last time we were in town . R.I.P. my friend.

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  14. So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob ,. What a great guy . So happy I was able so say hello the last time we were in town . R.I.P. my friend.

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  15. The greatest guy to ever work with and for! He was a crazy, funny, unique person and loved by many, myself included. I’m sure he rode to meet Jesus in a blaze of glory! Lookout Heaven, Bob’s in town now! He will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

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  16. The greatest guy to ever work with and for! He was a crazy, funny, unique person and loved by many, myself included. I’m sure he rode to meet Jesus in a blaze of glory! Lookout Heaven, Bob’s in town now! He will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

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  17. We are so very sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and grandpa and friend to many. I pray GOD wraps his arms around all of you and carries you through this heartache and pain. We are sending our love and prayers and know we care so much!

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  18. We are so very sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and grandpa and friend to many. I pray GOD wraps his arms around all of you and carries you through this heartache and pain. We are sending our love and prayers and know we care so much!

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  19. I met Bob at Doc’s and he always treated me like we knew each other all of our lives. He liked to come in and hang out with the Doc’s family. Since we were both Italian, I called him cuz and he responded the same to me. Our Lord has brought my cuz home. Rest in peace Bob!

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  20. I met Bob at Doc’s and he always treated me like we knew each other all of our lives. He liked to come in and hang out with the Doc’s family. Since we were both Italian, I called him cuz and he responded the same to me. Our Lord has brought my cuz home. Rest in peace Bob!

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  21. Know of my prayers for your family. May the grace of God and the presence of Mary Our Mother be obvious to you all in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

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  22. Know of my prayers for your family. May the grace of God and the presence of Mary Our Mother be obvious to you all in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

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  23. Dear Paulette, Kirk, Monica, Beth, Stephanie and family,

    Marie and I are deeply saddened at the news of the loss of Bob. He was always so very kind to us. Welcoming us as a part of his own family in our friendship to his children when we were younger. And in a personal, always joyful relationship with him as adults. Bob and I took several rides on the Harley’s together through the years. We enjoyed many visits and celebrations at Doc’s. But the attribute that impressed us most was his devout conviction as a Maronite Catholic and his support of Saint Raymond’s Church and Parish Community. Bob was a living testimonial of how to live our faith. He always spoke of his children and how very proud he was of each of you. Paulette, we have asked our beloved Mother Marie and Father George to welcome Bob with open arms and loving hearts into God’s Kingdom. An invitation Bob richly deserves. Each of you remain in our prayers. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Yet greatly blessed to have known Bob and to call him our Friend in the Faith. May our Lord Jesus Christ comfort all of you as he opens Heaven’s Gate for Bob.

    Nick & Marie Ganim

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  24. Dear Paulette, Kirk, Monica, Beth, Stephanie and family,

    Marie and I are deeply saddened at the news of the loss of Bob. He was always so very kind to us. Welcoming us as a part of his own family in our friendship to his children when we were younger. And in a personal, always joyful relationship with him as adults. Bob and I took several rides on the Harley’s together through the years. We enjoyed many visits and celebrations at Doc’s. But the attribute that impressed us most was his devout conviction as a Maronite Catholic and his support of Saint Raymond’s Church and Parish Community. Bob was a living testimonial of how to live our faith. He always spoke of his children and how very proud he was of each of you. Paulette, we have asked our beloved Mother Marie and Father George to welcome Bob with open arms and loving hearts into God’s Kingdom. An invitation Bob richly deserves. Each of you remain in our prayers. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Yet greatly blessed to have known Bob and to call him our Friend in the Faith. May our Lord Jesus Christ comfort all of you as he opens Heaven’s Gate for Bob.

    Nick & Marie Ganim

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  25. Stephanie and Family,

    So sorry for this sudden and unexpected loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

    Sincerely,

    Jessica & Kory Peters

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  26. Stephanie and Family,

    So sorry for this sudden and unexpected loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

    Sincerely,

    Jessica & Kory Peters

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  27. Bob was such a talented, amazing, and cool guy! Not only was he my hair stylist for 30+ years, he was a dear family friend. Bob will be greatly missed by many. Our deepest sympathy to his wonderful family.

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  28. Bob was such a talented, amazing, and cool guy! Not only was he my hair stylist for 30+ years, he was a dear family friend. Bob will be greatly missed by many. Our deepest sympathy to his wonderful family.

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  29. My Godfather. My father’s good friend. I only ever thought of you, Bob, as larger than life and what wonderful children you have and wonderful wife – ALL nothing but kind to me and my family.

    The late nights eating Kibbe I have heard and a favorite food of mine because of you and Paulette and how your home’s door was always open.

    We will all miss you and remember all fond memories. Phil

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  30. My Godfather. My father’s good friend. I only ever thought of you, Bob, as larger than life and what wonderful children you have and wonderful wife – ALL nothing but kind to me and my family.

    The late nights eating Kibbe I have heard and a favorite food of mine because of you and Paulette and how your home’s door was always open.

    We will all miss you and remember all fond memories. Phil

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  31. Saddened to read that Bob has passed. My sympathy goes out to his family and friends. I always called him my friend. He was just a great hairstylist and he worked wonders on my hair for 30+ years. And I would meet him a few times riding in Waterloo, IL area. RIP Bob.

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  32. Saddened to read that Bob has passed. My sympathy goes out to his family and friends. I always called him my friend. He was just a great hairstylist and he worked wonders on my hair for 30+ years. And I would meet him a few times riding in Waterloo, IL area. RIP Bob.

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  33. I’m so sad for Paulette and all of the Risha family over the loss of such a wonderful guy. Bob was a magician with my hair for 30 years. He was upbeat, fun and funny, and I will miss you my friend.

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  34. I’m so sad for Paulette and all of the Risha family over the loss of such a wonderful guy. Bob was a magician with my hair for 30 years. He was upbeat, fun and funny, and I will miss you my friend.

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  35. Bob and I were friends since 1980. He cut my hair but he was much more than a hair stylist. He was a person you could always count on for good advice and a kind word. I join the multitude of people who will miss him.

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  36. Bob and I were friends since 1980. He cut my hair but he was much more than a hair stylist. He was a person you could always count on for good advice and a kind word. I join the multitude of people who will miss him.

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  37. Sorry to hear about uncle Bob’s passing. Our prayers are with aunt Paulette, Kirk, Monica, Beth, Stephanie and the rest of his family.

    Sincerely,
    Tammy and Adrian Benton

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  38. Sorry to hear about uncle Bob’s passing. Our prayers are with aunt Paulette, Kirk, Monica, Beth, Stephanie and the rest of his family.

    Sincerely,
    Tammy and Adrian Benton

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