Robert G. Rissell

Bob proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1961 through 1964, as an airplane mechanic while stationed at the Châteauroux Air Base in France.  He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 845 in Downingtown.

On July 5th, 1966, Bob married Maureen Kenny, his wife of 44 years. They lived in Silver Spring, MD until 1969, when they moved to Parkesburg, PA. In 1973 they moved to their permanent residence in Romansville, West Bradford Township, PA, where they raised their 4 daughters and enjoyed many festive family gatherings.

Bob was employed by Philadelphia Electric Company as an equipment mechanic for 33 years until he retired in 2002. He then drove a bus for Krapf Company’s Paratransit System from 2003 until 2009.

Spending time with his family was Bob’s greatest pleasure. He was blessed with very close and loving relationships with his entire family, and especially with his wife and daughters, their spouses, his grandchildren, and his dog, Tucker. Bob loved nothing more than a house full of family. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and was a very generous man, who loved doing things for others such as sharing the fruits of his summer garden with relatives and friends. Bob enjoyed Jazz music, baseball, football, heavyweight boxing matches, and golf. His passion was horse racing. As an accomplished horse racing handicapper, Bob spent a great deal of time in his “Sport’s Room” at home researching horses and placing his bets. Bob won many races, including the very last race he bet.

In addition to his wife, Maureen, Bob is survived by his four daughters and their spouses, Kathleen and Troy Trupe of Morgantown, PA, Kerry and Willard Beck of Landenberg, PA, Colleen and Eric Hannum of Mortonville, PA, and Kellen Sobiech of Gordonville, PA, his grandchildren Cara and Anna Hannum, and Shannon and Daniel Sobiech, his brother Chuck Rissell, and sisters Kathy Rhinier, Rita Rissell, and Joan Wilson, his Uncle George Darhanian of Las Vegas, NV, Aunt Lil Branson of Washington, DC, and Aunt Betty Rissell of Morgantown, PA, as well as many cousins,nieces and nephews.

Bob’s life will be celebrated at a gathering of family and close friends at his home on Saturday, October 30th from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM. All who knew him are welcome.

Memorial contributions in Bob’s name may be sent to his favorite charity, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Lockbox #1352 P.O. Box 8500 Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352, or online at http://giving.chop.edu/site/PageServer .