Curt was born on December 14, 1949, the oldest of five children of the late Verna (Salvage) and Earnie Risner. He was born in Ashland, Kentucky, but grew up in Mansfield, graduating from Mansfield Senior High School with the Class of 1969. He began working at PPG in 1976 working over 30 years before retiring as an operator.
In 1974 he married Lonna Sowers and they celebrated nearly 53 years together. Curt was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved to grill and made amazing spareribs. He enjoyed listening to music. Curt enjoyed hunting in Butler and fishing, with Clearfork Reservoir being his favorite place.
Curt is survived by his wife, Lonna Risner; three children, Jason Risner, Melinda (Bruce) Saltzgiver, and Greg (Lisa) Chapman; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Risner; five grandchildren, Jared Risner, Emily Risner, Will Saltzgiver, Evan Saltzgiver, and Anna Saltzgiver; a great-granddaughter, Evelyn Risner; a sister, Janet (Jerry) Novacic; a brother, Wade (Kay) Risner; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy and Elijah Risner.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2:00-3:00 pm on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Mansfield First Assembly of God, 1000 McPherson St., Mansfield, Ohio. The memorial service will immediately follow at 3:00 pm. A private family burial ceremony will be held at a later date.
Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services by Wappner is honored to serve the family.
