Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Risner, 73, of Imboden, Arkansas, passed away on June 21, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Ronnie was born on June 22, 1952, to Frandell Risner and Ethel (Phillips) Risner in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
Ronald married Brenda (Pittman) Risner in 1972 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, they spent 54 years full of love for each other. He was a cane maker, a master of his craft some would say. Ronnie enjoyed spending his free time planting and maintaining his garden, and spending time with his family. He loved going outdoors, hunting, and fishing.
Ronnie is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Risner; his daughter, Belinda (Joseph) Ward; his grandchildren Garrett (Haley) Young, Jesse (Madalyn) Young, Olivia Young, Brooklyn Ward, River Ward, and Paisley Ward; his great-grandchildren, Kinsley Young, Scarlett Young, Harper Young, and Hudson Young; his sister-in-law, Linda Risner; he is also survived by his friends, Steve Dillard, Jimmy Marler, Robbie Mullins, Judy and Grady Story, Mike Smith, Ryan Rose, John Wicker, Sarah Presley, Jonathan Marler, Andy Woods, and many more relatives and friends, and loving pet dog Champ.
Ronald was preceded by his parents, Frandell and Ethel Risner; his brother, Gary Risner; his sister; Janice (Donald) Davis; he is also preceded by his niece Ronda Rucker; and his nephews, Rodney Risner, Clark Risner.
Officiating will be Pastor Darrell Mitchell and Pallbearers will be Joseph Ward, Garrett Young, Jonathan Marler, Jesse Young, Robbie Mulllins, and Blain Nicholson.
Memorials and Donations may be left with the funeral home.
A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2: 00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel of Thayer, Missouri.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel of Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the Grand Gulf Shiloh Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri.
426 County Road 278
Koshkonong, MO, 65692
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri