Paul S. Risen, 82, of Venice, Florida formerly of Peoria, Illinois, Potomac, MD and Rehoboth, DE died Wednesday December 30, 2009. Paul served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII and retired from the Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC with over 30 years of service. Upon retirement he moved to Venice and resided at the Venice Golf and Country Club with his best friend, his wife Joan.
He is survived by his beloved daughter, Jackie and his grandson, Ty of Waterbury, VT. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan who died in 2002 and his son, Tom.
As were his wishes, Paul will be cremated and his remains will be taken to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia where a private memorial service will be held.
Lemon Bay Funeral Home Venice Chapel is handling arrangement.