He was born May 24, 1938, in Dixon, IL, the son of Warren C. and Rachel (Gentry) Rizner. He married Judy K. Kufer on June 27, 1964, in Lombard, IL.
Charles attended Dixon High School. He was a proud firefighter, and later a state trooper. Charles retired from the Department of Corrections in Lincoln. He was a loving, a good person with a great sense of humor. Charles was artistic, loved music, barbequing, fishing with his sons, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Rizner; sister, Carol Jean Rizner; and grandmother, Margaret Clayton.
Charles is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judy; son, David C. (Jennifer) Rizner of Elmhurst, IL; daughter-in-law, Paula Rizner of Bloomington, IL; five grandchildren, Nick, Ryan (Maddie), and Mike Rizner, and Eric and Emma Rutherford; and two sisters, Shirley (Larry) Bollman of Dixon, IL and Joanne (Jeff) MacDonald of Vero Beach, FL.
Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
Private family ceremonies were held.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home- Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.