Samuel Wayne Rissmiller Sr., 81, of Reading, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in Weatherwood Healthcare & Rehab. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years of marriage, Mary Alice (Bergstresser) Rissmiller. Samuel was born in Blandon on March 7, 1940 a son of the late Ephriam and Helen (Barlet) Rissmiller. He was a member of Schuylkill Valley Bible Chapel and was an auto mechanic for local car dealerships and later owner/operator of his own garage. Sam also worked for Graco in the cutting room for 10 years retiring there. He took pride in his work ethic and was a hard working person.
Also surviving are his 4 sons; Pastor S. Wayne Rissmiller, Jr and his wife Khris of Bernville, David A. Rissmiller of Fairbanks AL., Daniel P. Rissmiller and his wife Deborah J. of Boyertown and Jon E. Rissmiller and his wife Tammie of S.C., brother James Rissmiller, Ruth Lilley of Ephrata, Eunice Zuck of Willow Grove, 15 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Samuel was predeceased by granddaughter, Amber J. Rissmiller.
A Memorial Service for Samuel will be held Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 11am in Calvary Bible Fellowship, 4891 Penn Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608. A Memorial gathering will be Saturday 9:30-10:45am in the church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.TheoCAuman.com for the Rissmiller family.