Martha Coler Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 25, 2025, at the age of 99, Martha Coler of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Martha departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Martha. Though Martha may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Seymour Coler and Irene Shoemaker Coler; her husband Robert Reay Risch; and her daughter Carol R. Mori. She is survived by: her son-in-law Richard A. Mori of Beverly, Massachusetts; and her children, Deborah R. Bernard (Anthony J. Bernard) of San Carlos, California and James C. Risch (Marci C. Risch) of Fayetteville, Arkansas.. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many friends.
