George Stevens Rishel

George Stevens Rishel, 82, of Canton, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. He was born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania on May 19, 1940 to the late George A. and Kathryn Stevens Rishel.

He served s country honorably in the Marine Corps, Navy and the Navy Reserve where he received many medals including a Purple Heart, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Awards, Combat Action Ribbon, Civic Action Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation to name a few.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his two daughters, Pamela Kaye Rishel and Tina Louise Gamboa.

George is survived by his beloved wife of 24 years, Hanh Thi Rishel; three children, Donna Lynn (Jaime "Hyme") Sandoval, Renee Ann Rishel and George Anthony Rishel; one sister, Kathy (Curtis) Watson; and a host of other family members and friends.

George will be laid to rest at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later date.