Gaillard Risch

Gaillard J. Risch, 87, of Oak Harbor, OH passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at the Ottawa County Riverview Healthcare Campus, Oak Harbor. He was born on April 23, 1935 in Oak Harbor, OH to John and Luella (Beier) Risch. Gaillard worked as a repairman for Whirlpool Corporation in Clyde, OH for 31 years, retiring in 1985. He was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor, where he previously served on church council and as a deacon. Gaillard was an avid Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns fan. He also farmed for a hobby and loved playing the Ohio Lottery.

Gaillard is survived by his sister, Ila Ellis of Oak Harbor, niece, Karen Ellis, and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Evelyn Hansen, Ruth Risch, and Bernadine Buehler, and brother, Delbert Risch.

Funeral services for Gaillard will be conducted by Pastor Becky Bolander 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, 165 E. Water St., Oak Harbor, OH with visitation two hours prior from 9-11 a.m. Burial will follow in Salem Township Union Cemetery, Oak Harbor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Gaillard may be given to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oak Harbor. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.