Jeanne Lillian Risnes

Jeanne Lillian Risnes (Ruschmeier), our dearest mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed peacefully into Jesus’ arms on April 18th, 2025, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Duluth Medical Center in MN.

Jeanne was born on October 20th, 1938, in Plato, MN to Ernie and Lillian (Telthorster) Ruschmeier, and moved to Aitkin, MN in 1946 where she graduated from Aitkin High School. She married Carl G Risnes in Aitkin, MN in 1954. Jeanne started out her career at 3M in Minneapolis until moving back to Crosby in 1974 where she was a dedicated employee of Scorpion until 1980. She then worked for Crow Wing County until her retirement in 2003. Jeanne was an avid reader, an active member of Immanual Lutheran Church of Crosby, and dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She consistently brought joy to those around her with her love of baking and her outstanding cooking. She is survived by her children; Kurt Risnes of Crosby, Scott (Becky) Risnes of Deerwood, Keith (Esperanza) Risnes of San Diego; daughter-in-law, Barb Risnes; her siblings Ilo Kyar of Aitkin and Ernie (Evyone) Ruschmeier of Aitkin; along with 12 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Risnes; two daughters, Kay Tougas (Risnes) and Denise Risnes; her parents; and her brothers: Hank Ruschmeier, Allen Ruschmeier, James Ruschmeier, and Earl Ruschmeier.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Immanual Lutheran Church in Crosby.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial will be at Lakewood Cemetery in Crosby.  Arrangements are with the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby.