THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED SERGEANT AUGUSTINE F. RISINGER, JR.  HE PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2020.

“GUS” JOINED THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON MAY 1, 1972 AND RETIRED FROM LANCASTER SHERIFF’S STATION ON MARCH 31, 2003.

HE WAS A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY AND RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR FOR HIS ACTIONS IN VIET NAM.

SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 16, 2020 AT ETERNAL VALLEY MEMORIAL PARK, 23287 N. SIERRA HIGHWAY, NEWHALL, CA.  THE VIEWING WILL BE FROM 09:00 TO 10:00 AM.  THE SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 AM AND BE FOLLOWED BY MILITARY HONORS AT 11:00 AM.

Condolences may be sent to his wife Patricia via USPS to 6307 Giovanni Way, Palmdale, CA 93551.