FAIRBANK-Jamie Lee Risse, of Fairbank, died Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Covenant Medical Center, Waterloo, due to complications of cancer.
He was born July 1, 1972 at Iowa City, Iowa, son of James & Kathryn (Kruckenberg) Risse.
He married Jessica Marie Boehme on June 10, 1995 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank, Iowa.
He was a graduate from Wapsie Valley High School, Fairbank. He attended NIACC in Mason City, Iowa for two years and then graduated from the University of Northern Iowa. He was employed at American Color Imaging in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Survived by: his wife, Jessica, three daughters, Haley, Hanna and Kate, one son, Kobe, all at home. His parents, James and Kathy Risse, of Fairbank, Iowa. His father in-law and mother in-law, Tom and Judy Boehme of Fairbank, Iowa. His maternal grandfather, Willis Kruckenberg of Hampton, Iowa, paternal grandmother, Harriett Risse of Readlyn, Iowa. Sister in-laws and brother in-laws, Michelle and Shawn Mullihan and Lewis and Chris Boehme, both of Fairbank, Iowa. Also many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by: Grandmother, Marlys Kruckenberg and grandfather, Wilbur Risse.
Services: at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank, with burial in the Church Cemetery. Public Visitation from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Condolences for JAMIE LEE RISSE
I am very saddened to see this. I am sending my thoughts and prayers with you all at this time. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Please accept my condolences. Love, Suzette
Kathy and all the family,
My sympathies on your loss. My family used to live near Stanley and we attended Stanley Elementary with the Kruckenburgs.
My thoughts and prayers are with Jamie and his family. I am one of Jamie’s co-workers and he will be greatly missed. I feel blessed to have met someone so special as Jamie and his family.
Jim & Kathy and family,
We (along with mom & Larry) were very saddened to hear of the news of Jamie’s death. Please know that we are all thinking of you and praying for you during this very difficult time!! God Bless!
I am so sorry for your loss. Jamie was a very special person, who meant alot to many many people. He is in a much better place now with no more pain, but he will be missed! He touched alot of peoples lives, and will not be forgotten!! Jess and family I am praying for you all!!
Jess & Family – I am so sorry to hear about Jamie. He was a great guy and will be missed by so many in his extended Wapsie family.
Jess & Kids,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that Jamie will always be looking down on all of you and be with you in your hearts. Brad and I have taught Chase and KayLynn to put their hand on their heart and know that that beat is the love of their loved ones in heaven. My thoughts and prayers go to all of you.
Brad, Nicole, Chase, and KayLynn Grieves
Kathy & family: I sorry to read of the loss of your son, he is now at peace with the Lord & watching over you all daily. Jamie is no longer in pain. I went to Stanley school with you & Mike. I believe my brother, Dick graduated w/you & he sends his deepest sympathy also. Treasure all the memories you have of your son as a child, adult,he as a wonderful husband & father. Be there for your daughter in law & be close w/the grandkids as they need you now more than ever. Blessings & prayers for you all during this difficult time.
Although I have lived in Fairbank for over 8 years, I never had the pleasure of meeting Jaime or your family, however, I have heard countless stories of what a wonderful father, husband and coach he was, and what an impact he had on the people’s lives around him. Jamie’s passing is a loss to the community of Fairbank as well as your family and our family’s thoughts and prayers go out to your family. – Julie and Brady Mann and family
We, at JP Gasway, want to extend our deepest deepest symphathy’s.
I am a customer service rep and I speak often with the folks at Print Express and have grown to love them as people as well as a customer. So when someone there is hurting — I are hurting with them. Kathy is a mama like myself and we often talked about the “kids”. My prayers are with you — Jim and Kathy and for Jess and your children at this time. May God wrap His arms around each of you and carry you thru these next few days. But then for the days – weeks and months to come. Hang onto those memories and speak often of them to the little ones.
Jim, Kathy, Jessica and family, Our deepest sympathy to you on your loss of Jamie. He was special person, remember all the great memories and love that you share. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
What an awful loss! Our sympathies go out to your families. We are too young to have to deal with this kind of stuff. It is heartbreaking that Jamie got to live such a short life. He definately made a difference in the short time he was here. Wapsie will surely miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Tommy & Jaye Miller
Jess, We were very sorry to hear about Jamie. He was a very special person, such a nice guy. He is in a much better place now with no more pain, but he will be missed! You are all in our thought and payers. Leann and Hannah Swartzendruber
My thoughts and prayers are with coach Risse and his family. I always enjoyed my many visits with Jamie, before, during and after the many basketball games in which I would face his well coached teams. He will be missed by the Wapsie Valley community for his display of oustanding sportsmanship as well as a great role model for the many young lives that he touched. My condolances to the family. God Bless.
Jim, Kathy, and to all of Jamie’s family: We were so saddened to hear of your loss. We send you our deepest sympathy and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We mostly remember watching Jamie play basketball and football with our nephews in high school. What an outstanding individual he was. And it was obvious he remained a wonderful person, husband, father, and son. I know you all have so many wonderful memories of Jamie that will stay close in your heart so that Jamie will be there will you always. God be with you all.
We are sorry to hear of your loss, keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
May you find comfort and peace in your memories.
Jess and Family
We were deeply saddened to hear the news of Jamie’s death. He fought a tough battle and was surely comforted by the tremendous support and love of his family. You are in our thoughts. Jill, Klint, Alexis & Katrina Ragsdale
JIM, KATHY, JESS AND FAMILY….OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU ALL RIGHT NOW AND ALWAYS. JUST KNOW THAT WE FEEL YOUR SORROW AND NOTHING WE CAN DO OR SAY RIGHT NOW IS GOING TO MAKE THE HURT GO AWAY..THIS IS A GREAT LOSS TO ALL!! JAMIE AND JESS BROUGHT 4 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN IN THIS WORLD AND THROUGH THEM JAMIE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE! GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!
Terry and I are truly sorry for your loss and are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this very hard time. We are very sorry for your loss. Just know he will always be there with you.
God Bless!
-Myers Family
Jim, Kathy, Jess and family: We were so saddened to hear of your loss. We send you our deepest sympathy and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. He fought a tough battle and we pray that he may be at peace! God Bless all of you at this difficult time!
Nikki Frush & Family
Thoughts and Prays with your family… He was a great guy.
My heart goes out to you Joseph (Risse) and your family in this time of sorrow. Stay strong Joseph.
Joseph and I work together down in Corpus Christi.
“It seems the good they die so young – I just looked and he was gone†From the song Abraham, Martin, and John.
A Friend and Co-worker
Len
Jess,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you, the children and family are in our thoughts and prayers. You are like family to us Buzynskis and we are all here for you.
Love,
Mark, Dawn, Hailey and Lindsey Buzynski
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. God Bless you.
I babysat Jamie when he was just a toddler living in Readlyn. He was always fun to be around. My sympathy and prayers go out to his family.
We send our sincere sympathy to you and your family. He will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jess may the thoughts and prayers from all who love you and your family bring you comfort during this difficult time. Jamie was a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed by us all. No one should have to go through this at such a young age. He is now at peace and will forever watch over you and your children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jamie helped with our basketball practices when I was in junior high. What a terrific person. Very patient and reassuring. I can only imagine what a great husband and father he must have been. May you continue to feel his presence and sense his continuing love for all you for the rest of your lives.
Take Care and God Bless,
Sarah, Josh, Olivia, Max, Dane, and Jocelyn Orchard
Jamie coached me me a few years back now when I was in HS at wapsie. I live far away now and just heard the news. Very sorry for your loss