Obituaries

Charlotte Marie Rissler, 58

January 09, 2020

Charlotte Marie Rissler, 58, of Manheim, went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, January 9, 2020.

Charlotte was married to David Reiff Rissler for 28 years. She was born in Tacoma, Washington to Robert Franklin and Helen Marie (Lattimer) McCracken, and raised by her beloved grandparents William and Elizabeth Lattimer in Rome, Pennsylvania. Upon their passing, the Paul Clark household became family to her.

Inspired by her influential school teachers, she moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania to pursue a career in education. Charlotte graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, in addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Bible Science from Lancaster Bible College. Charlotte enjoyed teaching the arts, and gave private music lessons on several instruments, including piano, clarinet, flute, soprano saxophone, and trumpet. She also participated in live events, and especially enjoyed worship services. Charlotte will forever be remembered for her passion and encouragement to simply create.

Aside from her husband, Charlotte is survived by her two daughters: Mariah K. Rissler, and Autumn D. Rissler; her siblings: Wesley Clark married to Melissa Clark, Linette Miller married to Dave Miller, Timothy Clark, Cathi Loziere married to John Loziere, Chris Clark married to Penny Clark, Wendy Hartman, and Hanna Ferris married to Dave Ferris.

A Celebration of Life Service will commence at 3pm at Faith Bible Fellowship Church, 151 Donerville Rd., Lancaster, PA on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Visitation with the family will available one hour prior to service time. A private graveside service was held at Manheim Fairview Cemetery.

Leave a condolence on this Memorial Page

Condolences to the Family

January 20, 2020

David, Mariah & Autumn, There are no words to express my deep sorrow about your loss. God is faithful, & will daily embrace you all with His everlasting love. Since the day we met, please know that you all were deeply loved & always in my prayers. My prayers will continue for comfort & peace in Him, Grandma Jean Kingrey-Clark

January 16, 2020

Hello Dave, Mariah and Autumn. I was not even aware Charlotte had been sick and was devastated to hear of her passing. Having personal experience with burying a family member ‘before their time’, I fully understand Paul’s words in I Thessalonians 4:13 “Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope”. Our loss is GREAT, painful and severe. But who do we love? Charlotte. And Charlotte is absolutely beside herself with peace and joy walking so close to Jesus she can feel His heartbeat. SHE is ecstatic! I do know YOUR pain. Our peace is knowing our loved one will never suffer another day in her life. There is peace and joy in that, even as we long ourselves for her presence. There will be a day when you are all reunited. Until that day, rejoice in her happiness and freedom and flood your minds with those sweet, tender memories of those good times you shared with her. May Jesus bless you with an extra measure of His peace and comfort. Your memories are precious. I will see you on the 26th.
Hal Maynor

Visitation: Sunday, January 26, 2020; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Faith Bible Fellowship Church; 151 Donerville Rd.; Lancaster, PA
Map and Directions: Get Maps and Directions >
Services: Sunday, January 26, 2020; 3:00 PM; Faith Bible Fellowship Church; 151 Donerville Rd.; Lancaster, PA
Map and Directions: Get Maps and Directions >