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Herbert "Jim" James Risteau

September 9, 1946 — September 29, 2023

Central Lake

Herbert "Jim" James Risteau

Herbert James Risteau, 77 of Central Lake, died September 29, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born September 9, 1946 in Central Lake, the son of Arnold and Bernice (Hyde) Risteau and graduated from Central Lake High School in 1964.

 

   Jim was a 25 year, dedicated employee of Golf Western.  He also worked for 8 years at Harbor Industries.  In his free time he enjoyed hunting and fishing and all the offerings of the great outdoors.  He especially enjoyed his beagle dog Annie Mae and Sassy his Pomeranian.  Jim was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church of Central Lake.

 

   He is survived by his wife Janet, his son James “Jimmy” (Tamara) Risteau, step-daughters Paula (Ryan) Stevens, April Starkey, grandchildren Amber, Amanda, Katie, Stephanie, McKenzie, Trenton, great-grandchildren Luke, Delaina, Reaghan, many nieces, nephews, and too many friends to mention.

 

   He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Christina Risteau, siblings Arnold “Sonny” Risteau, Frederick Risteau, Joyce Sylvester, 2 infant brothers, and step-son-in-law Ross Starkey.

 

   Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 3rd at 1pm at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with Pastor Chris Ames officiating.  The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service.

 

   Arrangements are in the care of the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign his online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.

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Visitation

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Mortensen Funeral Homes Central Lake Location

2333 S. Main Street, PO Box 488, Central Lake, MI 49622

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Mortensen Funeral Homes Central Lake Location

2333 S. Main Street, PO Box 488, Central Lake, MI 49622

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