In Memory Of
Alfred Joseph "Joe" Risha, Jr.
1951
2017
Alfred Joseph "Joe" Risha, Jr.
February 5, 1951 — September 25, 2017
Alfred Joseph (Joe) Risha, 66, of Burns, Wyoming, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
Joe was born on February 5, 1951 to Alfred and Ruth (Johnson) Risha in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He grew up there and graduated from Central High School in 1969. After graduation, Joe attended the University of Wyoming.
His parents purchased the Youtz Ranch outside of Burns and Joe soon returned to help his Dad with the daily operation of the ranch. He enjoyed the rural lifestyle and the peace and solitude he found there. Besides raising cattle and producing hay, Joe especially loved the time he spent with his Clydesdale horses. His friends were known to drop in from time to time and help liven things up a bit.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Ruth Risha; sister, Sandy Risha; his grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his stepmother, Doris Risha; several cousins; and his many friends.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the University of Wyoming Agriculture Department, www.uwyo.edu/giveonline or 888-831-7795, or University of Wyoming Foundation, Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center, 222 South 22nd Street, Laramie, Wyoming 82070-5204. Please designate funds go to Agricultural Department.
Joe was born on February 5, 1951 to Alfred and Ruth (Johnson) Risha in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He grew up there and graduated from Central High School in 1969. After graduation, Joe attended the University of Wyoming.
His parents purchased the Youtz Ranch outside of Burns and Joe soon returned to help his Dad with the daily operation of the ranch. He enjoyed the rural lifestyle and the peace and solitude he found there. Besides raising cattle and producing hay, Joe especially loved the time he spent with his Clydesdale horses. His friends were known to drop in from time to time and help liven things up a bit.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Ruth Risha; sister, Sandy Risha; his grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his stepmother, Doris Risha; several cousins; and his many friends.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the University of Wyoming Agriculture Department, www.uwyo.edu/giveonline or 888-831-7795, or University of Wyoming Foundation, Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center, 222 South 22nd Street, Laramie, Wyoming 82070-5204. Please designate funds go to Agricultural Department.
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