Mr. Risenhoover was born September 4, 1920 in Brushy community, Oklahoma, the son of Claude Risenhoover and Ada Bell (Rhodes) Risenhoover. He was married to Iva Geraldeen Crawford on May 4, 1940 in Stilwell, Oklahoma. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and welder and of the Holiness faith. Mr. Risenhoover passed this life on March 25, 2008 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma after having attained the age of 87 years, 6 months and 21 days.
He leaves to mourn his passing: wife: Geraldeen of the home 3 daughters: Laverne Barker of Sallisaw, Ok., Arlena Gardenhire of Roland, Ok. and Vickie Brewer of Sallisaw, Ok. and Pat Salyers who he raised as his own daughter 3 sons and daughters in law: Bob and Jeanie Risenhoover of Sallisaw, Ok., Jerry and Janie Risenhoover of Sallisaw, Ok. and Dennis and Carla Risenhoover of Sallisaw, Ok. 3 sisters: Ona Hightower, Donna Gist and Maggie Carter 1 brother: Bill Risenhoover 29 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and 18 great great grandchildren
he was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister: Vesta Allen and 2 brothers: Leon and Earl Risenhoover |