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John M. Rissler, 84, of Leola, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Lancaster General Hospital.

He was born in West Earl Twp. to the late John S. and Martha (Martin) Rissler and was the husband of Alice L. (Fox) Rissler.

A cabinet maker, John was a member of Groffdale Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by 6 children, Irene, wife of Amos Burkholder of Leola, Ruth, wife of Norman Nolt of Leola, Vera, wife of Rufus Martin of Mifflinburg, John, husband of Janet (Stauffer) Rissler of Leola, Leon, husband of Linda (Reiff) Rissler of East Earl, Larry, husband of Erma (Zimmerman) Rissler of Leola; 39 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; a sister, Martha Bartsch of Lebanon; a brother-in-law, Titus Horning and a sister-in-law, Alta Rissler.

He was preceded in death by 1 grandchild, 2 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Isaac, Martin, Paul and Jacob and 3 sisters, Bertha Martin, Edna Horning and Anna Rissler.

A viewing will be held on Friday, December 15, 2017, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the late residence, 98 Brethren Church Road, Leola Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at the late residence with further services at 9:30 AM from the Groffdale Mennonite Church, 90 Groffdale Church Road, Leola, with Bishop Ammon Weaver officiating. Interment will take place in the adjoining church cemetery.

Kindly omit flowers.

Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata.

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