His survivors:
mother - Pamela Chmidling of Omaha
father - Mark and wife Vicki Rishel of Fremont
4 sisters - Stephanie Rishel of Fremont
Beth and husband Nathan Ustohal of Fremont
Debra Kalisek of Fremont
Jazmine Queen of Fremont
grandfather - Ed Crom of Eldorado, Kansas
aunt - Mary Beth Rishel of LaVista
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont will be on Tuesday (Sept. 9, 2008) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 PM. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday (Sept. 10th)
at 10:30 AM in Memorial Cemetery.
Condolences(18)
Kathy Hochstein
Springfield, IL Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Dear Stephanie, I just wanted to send my condolences after hearing of the death of your brother, John. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I pray that the Lord with help you find comfort and lead you to find peace in your heart as you experience this time of deepest sorrow. With much sympathy, Mrs. Kathy Hochstein (4th/5th grade teacher)Kristie Wells-Ondracek
Fremont, NE Thursday, September 11, 2008 I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear about John's passing. I remember babysitting him when he was a toddler. I have lost touch with you guys but I wanted to let you know that I'm sorry for you loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.Adrianne Mott
Fremont, NE Wednesday, September 10, 2008 John was an amazing person. He was the second person I met when I moved back here and we became instant bar buddies. I think he was my dad's favorite bar son. John knew me so well, better than I knew myself because when he decided to play matchmaker and introduce me to one of his good friends it was actually the best christmas gift that I have ever been given. I will always have that memory and many others. He was loved by many.Bill & Helen Hall
Fremont, Ne Tuesday, September 9, 2008 To the family of John , We are sincerely sorry to hear about your loss. We didn't really know John all that much except just in passing but he was always very pleasant and said hello how are you. We will miss seeing his smiling face and friendly hellos as he mowed his yard. We are so lucky to have had such a nice nieghbor. Thanks for raising such a nice man. If you need anything feel free to give us a call. Bill and Helen Hall & KidsLeslie Root
Omaha, NE Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Deb, Steph, Beth, & Family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. No words can take the hurt away that you're currently feeling, just need you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. John's smiling face around town will be dearly missed. LeslieTiffany Baier
Fremont, NE Tuesday, September 9, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss of John. He was a great person who always brought laughs to his friends. I will never forget some of the stories he would tell all of us at the river; what a sence of humor he had! I will miss his wonderful personality, his conversations, and HIM, HIM just being HIM is what will be missed the most by everyone who knew him. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends, may you find peace in this horific time. What a remarkable person he was and how he touched so many lives. His parents should be truely blessed by what a fine person he turned out to be.Donna
Hooper, Ne Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Family- I'm very sorry to hear about your loss you will be in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.Paul Crom
Marshfield, MO Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Sorry to hear of your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.jon wiseman
fremont, ne Tuesday, September 9, 2008 sorry about your families loss. i was a freind who will miss his fun attitude for which a whole in my heart will replace. to the family i give my and my families most sincere condolentes. in your loss we hope you find a sense of peace. big jon & familyKathryn Kennedy
Fremont, NE Monday, September 8, 2008 My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved John. I still can't believe he is not with us...or around to give me a hard time. He was such a great guy and could always make me smile! I hope now he is at peace and that he knew how much he meant to a lot of us. xoxoKim Wesley & family, Phyllis & Russell Puffer
Blair, NE Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Pam, Was very sorry to hear about your son. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go thru this difficult time.Jason Muessel
PRAGUE, NE Monday, September 8, 2008 My deepest sympathy is with his family during this difficult time. I knew John and considered him a good friend, one that you could always depend on. I can only hope that he is in a better place and is at peace.Mike & Terrie Rabe
Fremont, Monday, September 8, 2008 We are sorry for the loss of a great person. John always had a smile and pleasant words. He was kind and caring. John will be missed...Angi Cook
Fremont, Ne Monday, September 8, 2008 Mark and Family- I am so sorry for your loss. John was truley a remarkable young man. Whenever I would see him- he would have a smile on his face, laughter in his voice and nothing but kind words to speak. I hope you find peace in knowing that what ever was troubling him will not bother him any longer. I believe he is at peace now and may God help you through as you struggle with the loss. I will miss seeing him on Saturday Nights- Many thoughts and prayers are with you! ~Angi CookAshley Johnstone
Fremont, NE Monday, September 8, 2008 I am very sorry for the family and friends he left behind. Nothing can bring him back but you can try to take comfort in the fact that he is not in pain and he is forever happy. I will miss him terribly, he was a great person and always had kind words and a smile for anyone that knew him.Brooke Reeder
Fremont, Ne Monday, September 8, 2008 Dear Deb, Steph, and Family, I'm so sorry for the loss of John. I just can't believe it. He was always soooo nice to me and everyone around him. I wish things like this didn't have to happen to good people. I hope he's in a better place now where he can be happy. My heart goes out to all of you! Love and prayers.Jesika Nussbaum
Hooper, Ne Tuesday, September 9, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss, words cannot explain the sadness this tragedy has caused many; so just know that John is in a peaceful place now.ashley
fremont, ne Monday, September 8, 2008 im really shocked this happened, im verry sorry for the family. I know they all was verry close. JOhn was a verry bright guy who shinned out from everyone around him. I am verry please i got to know him, as little as it was. i hope he is now at peace and for what ever the reason he gave or felt he must leave us. i hope his soul is now full of joy and no more pain.