Allan Peter Risseeuw

Allan Peter Risseeuw of Cedar Grove passed away peacefully on Monday July 27, 2026, at Pine Haven in Sheboygan Falls. Leaving behind a legacy rooted in faith, service and deep love for his family.

Allan was born on December 3,1934 to Herbert and Florence (Meerdink) Risseeuw. He graduated from Cedar Grove High School in 1952.

On September 21,1963 he married Julia (Judy) DeSmith. Judy preceded him in death on January 29, 2007.

After high school he enlisted in the US Army for two years. He was stationed in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. He was employed at his father’s farm, Cedar Grove Block and Construction and Bolens/Troy Built. When Bolens closed he worked briefly at Molded Dimensions and then Fireworks Popcorn before his retirement.

Allan was a charter member of Calvary OPC in Cedar Grove. He served as an elder, Sunday School Superintendent and on the outreach committee. He also was on the United Fund board for several years. He was the secretary for the Men’s Goodfellowship Bowling League for many years. He enjoyed watching the Brewers and the Packers. In his early years he loved playing baseball, softball, basketball, bowling and playing golf. He was a supporter of many Rocket sporting events. He also served on the Cedar Grove Fire Department for 36 years. He enjoyed meeting people and talking to people at Homefront, Miller’s Glen and his favorite Schwartz’s. Allan loved his family, loved life, and used the gifts God gave him for others.

Allan is survived by his daughter Jodi (Mark) VanEss, sons James (Tammy), Jason (Lisa) and Jonathan (Holly). Grandchildren: Andrew and Katie VanEss, Alex VanEss, Morgan (Trevor) Arnoldi, Sara Risseeuw, Joshua and Samuel Risseeuw and Catherine, Jackson and Caroline Risseeuw. Great grandchildren: Gavin and Lydia VanEss and Julia Arnoldi.

He is further survived by his two sisters Margaret Smies and Dorothy Bevans, sister in law Donna DeSmith and many nieces and nephews, cousins and special friends and relatives.

He was preceded in death by his wife Julia, brother LaMont (Marilyn) Risseeuw, brother in laws John Smies and Robert Bevans, sister in law Delores (Paul) Harmeling and brother in laws: Eugene (Elizabeth), Robert (Mary), Audley (Harriet), Roger (Muriel) and Gary DeSmith.

A funeral service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held at Calvary OPC in Cedar Grove on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:00am with visitation from 10:00am until the time of service. Visitation will be held on Sunday August 2, at the Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. He will be laid to rest in Union Cemetery next to Julia. Livestream can be viewed by visiting Allan’s obituary page at wenigfh.com.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is established in Allan’s name for Campus Life Family Center.

The family would like to thank Pine Haven Covenant staff and the staff at Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic in Sheboygan.

Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg is honored to serve the Risseeuw Family. Please visit wenigfh.com for more information.