J Kurt Rissman

J Kurt Rissman, 74, of DeKalb passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital.  He was born February 6, 1948, in DeKalb, Illinois and was the son of Harold and Evelyn (Smiley) Rissman.

Kurt graduated from DeKalb High School in 1966 and went on to Kishwaukee College to earn his associate's degree.  He married Lora Koenig on August 3, 1979, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in DeKalb.  Kurt proudly served his community as a DeKalb Police Officer for 30 years.  After his retirement, he enjoyed traveling around the United States with his wife and dog and working on the family farm. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in DeKalb, Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), Illinois Police Association (IPA), Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association (PBPA), and the DeKalb County Farm Bureau.

Kurt is survived by his wife Lora of DeKalb; three children, Timothy (Kristi) Rissman of Yorkville, Wendy Rissman of DeKalb, and Ray Andrew (Julie) Rissman of Sycamore; five grandchildren, Kyla, Dean, Zach, Nathan, and Ethan; and two brothers, Eric Rissman of Bell, Florida and Arlo (Lila) Rissman of Live Oak, Florida.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Neil.

Graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 3:30pm at Johnson Grove Cemetery in Waterman with Pastor Marty Marks officiating.  Memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date.  Arrangements were entrusted to Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.