Maynard G. Rising

Services for Maynard Glenn Rising, 91, of Willowick, will be at 11 AM on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Willo-Hill Baptist Church, 4200 State Route 306, Willoughby. The Rev. David Hackney will officiate at the service.

Friends may call from 10-11 AM on Monday at the Church.

Mr. Rising passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013 at his home.

Born November 15, 1921 in Grafton, he has lived in Willowick for the past 63 years.

He was a member of Willo-Hill Baptist Church and loved to be involved in Christian work. He loved gardening and playing Rummy. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He had also earned his pilot’s license during his military service.

Mr. Rising founded his own Insurance Agency, M.G. Rising and Associates, in 1950. He retired in 1986, when his sons, Mark and Jonathan purchased the agency.

Survivors are his wife of 64 years, Bernice T. (Kaufmann) Rising; children, Mark (Connie) Rising, Cynthia Rising and Jonathan Rising, all of Willowick; Dr. David (Melissa) Rising of Muncy, PA; Jane (Bill) Minich of Willoughby Hills; Ellen (Vince) Morris of Wheaton, IL and Brett Rising of Kirtland; grandchildren, Jennifer Giesel, Kara Rising, Danielle and Heather Minich and great granddaughter, Adriana. He also leaves many nieces and nephews and their families.

His parents, Henry and Bertha (Koepke) Rising, brother, Willard Rising and sisters, Wilomene Pohzehl and Myrna Woellert are also deceased.

Final resting place will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Township, immediately following the service on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in care of the family.