Guenter Bernhard Risse Obituary

We bid farewell to Guenter Bernhard Risse (Lincoln, California), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 15, 2026 at the age of 93. Guenter touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though Guenter may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Guenter touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Francisco Bernhard Risse and Kaete Westernhagen Risse. He is survived by: his wife Alexandra Risse (Sandy); his daughters, Heidi Risse, Monica Risse and Alisa Ingrid Risse Anderson (Deirdre Runnette); and his brother Edgardo Risse (Tessie Risse) of Buenos Aires, Argentina..

He remained active in his writing, particularly interested in the connections between his work on previous epidemics and the recent Covid-19 pandemic.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: UC Davis Department of Neurology, Parkinson's Multidisciplinary Clinic.