Dorothy Risner, age 90 of Plymouth, IN passed away on December 25, 2021 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka, IN.
Dorothy was born to James and Bessie (Sumpter) Tyler on January 16, 1931 in Etna Green, IN. She was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Etna Green High School in 1949. She married Donald Risner on May 27, 1949 and he preceded her in death in 2012. She worked as a bookkeeper for Don’s Auto Sales, and in the sewing department of the Orthopedic Equipment Co. of Bourbon, IN. She attended the Country Church and the Bourbon Bible Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking, crochet, telling stories of her childhood, using her IPAD and studying family genealogy and family photos. She was very proud to live on her own until recently.
Dorothy is survived by her daughters: Vicky L. (Robert) Miller of Lafayette, IN; Linda Sanders of Rochester, IN; Patricia Risner of South Bend, IN; Kathleen (Brian) Adams of Poulson, Montana; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and her brother, Ronald (Esther) Tyler of Shipshewana, IN.
Dorothy is preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Don; her grandson, Thomas Ketcham; her brothers: Dermil Tyler; Clarence Tyler; and John Tyler.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation (www.kidney.org) or to the Heart Foundation (www.theheartfoundation.org).
Visitation service will be held January 3, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home (115 S. Main St., Bourbon, IN). Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Kristin Harp officiating.
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during this difficult time.
To leave condolences, visit: https://www.deatonclemensfh.com/obituaries/Dorothy-Risner?obId=23513046#/celebrationWall
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