Mel Risch Obituary
The memory of Mel Risch of Connersville, Indiana, who passed away on January 13, 2026 at the age of 95, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mel Risch to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Risch and Alma Fink Risch; and his siblings, Dorothy Werner, Ruth Thompson and Robert Risch.
He is survived by: his children, Monica Lingg (Mike) of Connersville, Mark Risch (Mary) of Rushville, Jeff Risch (Jalana) of Connersville and Craig Risch (Janet) of Connersville; his grandchildren, Dustin Gay (Jenny), Derek Lingg (Chelsea), Damon Lingg, Jennifer Long (Preston), Kyle Risch (Taylor), Tara Wright (David), Tyler Risch (Marlene) and C. J. Risch (Bailie); his great grandchildren, Lily Gay, Aubrey Risch, Kyler Risch, Teagan Lingg, Blaine Risch, Ivey Risch, Lainey Lingg and Avery Long; his stepgrandchildren, Brooke Cassidy (Kevin), Collin Herron, Lindsey Blakley (Justin Cloyd), Dalton Blakley, Brandon Powell, Clint Cooper, Kyle Cooper, Kristin Platt (Michael) and Hannah Mcallister; his siblings, Viola Sherwood of Cambridge City and Paul Risch of Richmond; and his sister-in-law Pat Charles of Connersville. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
