Kenneth Leon Ristau

Kenneth Leon Ristau, a loving husband and father died September 19, 2019. Ken is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth (Betty) and his two sons Paul Ristau , David Ristau (Lisa)and his grandchild, Jessica.

Born in Queens New York, July 9, 1933 the middle son of Leo and Blanche Ristau, he is also survived by three nieces and a nephew. Ken graduated from Adelphi University with a B.B.A. in Accounting and spent two years serving our country during the Korean War. He spent most of his working career with IBM and retired in 1986 at the age of 54. He loved his family and always put their security first. His passion was fishing and boating during the summer months on Long Island Sound. Later when the boys got older, Ken and his wife Betty would spend weeks on their boat cruising up and down the New England seaboard with their little dog, Cocoa. After Ken and Betty permanently moved to Florida in 1995, Ken became active with Bay Winds Master Association and put his accounting skill to work. He volunteered for 20 years as their treasurer. He was a quiet man but loved by all who met him.