JIM L. RIESEN

Jim L. Riesen, age 60, of Alliance, died Thursday, December 30, 2004 in his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 10, 1944 in Kensington, OH to the late Alfred and Marjorie (Pryor) Riesen. He was a letter carrier for the Alliance Post Office for 32 years, a 1962 graduate of West Branch High School, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict and a member of the Alliance American Legion Post #166. He was also a member of Stillfork Presbyterian Church in Augusta and a member of the Wed. Bowling League at Parkway Lanes in Alliance.

He is survived by wife, Linda (Kinsey) Riesen, whom he married December 4, 1965; three daughters, Charlene Riesen of Norfolk, VA, Mrs. Victor (Sara) Kubankin of Salem, and Mrs. Richard (Marcia) Phillis of Salem; two sons, Matthew Riesen of Salem and Steven Riesen of Casper, WY; four sisters, Mary Ann Sanor of Kensington, Mrs. Robert (Thelma) Wise of Alliance, Mrs. Steve (Kathy) Perkins of Minerva and Pat Wickline of East Liverpool; one brother, William Riesen of Alliance; nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by three sisters, Rose Schrader, Barbara Floor and Caroline Riesen; three brothers, Bruce Riesen, Jerry Riesen and Richard Riesen.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Stillfork Presbyterian Church in Augusta with Rev. Jim Rice officiating.

Burial will be in Augusta Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 7-9 p.m. at the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva and also one hour prior to services at the church. Memorial donations may be made to Alliance Hospice.

(Gotschall-Hutchison, 330-868-4900)