He joined the Navy in 1957 and retired as a Petty Officer 1st Class. In 1993, he married Terry and they have been together for the last 27 years.
He is survived his siblings, Jack (Julie) Risch, Thomas (Kayleen) Risch, Daniel (Kathy) Risch, Lois (Tony) Bauer, Bob Risch; children Michael Risch Sr., Timothy (Mary) Stoll, Lauranna (Dave) Acker; grandchildren Michael Risch Jr., Morgan Acker, Justin Stoll, Dylan Stoll, Andrew Acker; great grandchildren Abby Risch, and Garrett Risch; and goddaughter Carolyn Shaw.
A Celebration of Life will be held at DeWitt VFW, 12250 Old U.S. 27, DeWitt, MI 48820 on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at 1pm.