I posted photos of Uncle Frank at the Fruit Yard for what I thought was his 85th birthday. my cousin Dan Riser and I recalculated, and realized it was only 5 years ago (nearly) for his 90th birthday!

I always remember Frank having a smile on his face.  He was a true gentleman.  I never heard him speak bad about anyone.  I remember he and Bernice always treating others with such kindness and doing what they could to help those who needed it.  We who knew you, and called you a friend, were blessed.  Fly with the angels. You will be missed.

I am Richard, Gloria Hare's son (Flora Dilworth's grandson). I barely knew Frank  but I was very impressed by what I read about him. May he rest in peace.

My mom, Maurine Wood Moxley, (Flora Dilworth Wood, my Grandma), was one of Frank's cousins.  She loved him and she always looked forward to our Dilworth Reunions.  We held several here in Clovis where I live.  
What great rejoicing is going on in Heaven!!!  
May God strengthen and comfort your family in this difficult time.

Forever the old world gentleman. I will always remember Frank and Bernice holding hands wherever they went. It still brings a smile to my face. May peace
Be with you always.
Tiina Johnson (Turlock Ca)

Forever the old world gentleman. I will always remember Frank and Bernice holding hands wherever they went. It still brings a smile to my face. May peace be with you.
Tiina Johnson ( Turlock Ca)

I will miss you, Frank. Always a smile and open arms to greet us, when Dad (Henry Tschantz) and I would come to visit you. It warms my heart, to think of you and Dad playing dominos, in fact, it wouldn't surprise me if you two were in the middle of game right now! Love you

As the youngest child of his brother, Creed Riser, I looked to Uncle Frank for signs of what my father was like since he was killed when I was very young. Uncle Frank was never a disappointment, and was very kind to Mom and her children over the years. I can't help but think he had a joyful reunion with dear Aunt Bernice who was waiting for him with open arms. May they both rest in peace and love forever.

As Uncle Frank's eldest niece, his late-sister Lucille Riser's first child, I've had the pleasure of knowing this kind, gentle, soft-spoken man for nearly 73 years. He led a long, fulfilling exemplary life. He and Aunt Bernice hosted some Riser family gatherings at their walnut ranch home on the outskirts of Modesto. He also organized the final large multi-generational Dilworth family reunion for the offspring of his maternal grandfather's nine children.

We will miss you, Uncle Frank. You were a good man and I will always remember you with fondness, not to mention gratitude for how you always looked after my parents. I have no doubt your journey from here will be a smooth one, despite how much your absence among us will be noticed.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Dana Franklin Riser

September 7, 1920 – June 29, 2015

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