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Robert Risney 1916 - 1991

Robert Risney of Laurie, Morgan County, Missouri United States was born on August 8, 1916 to Ben Risney and Ethel Risney. He married Twila (Murfin) Risney in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, and died at age 74 years old on April 6, 1991 in Laurie, Morgan County, MO. Robert Risney was buried at Shaul Cemetery 1339 Bluegrass Rd, in Ottumwa, Wapello County, IA.
Robert Risney
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Laurie, Morgan County, Missouri 65037, United States
August 8, 1916
April 6, 1991
Laurie, Morgan County, Missouri, 65037, United States
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Robert Risney's History: 1916 - 1991

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  • 08/8
    1916

    Birthday

    August 8, 1916
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Professional Career

    He worked for Iowa Southern Utilities. Started off shoveling coal and ended up being plant manager.
  • 04/6
    1991

    Death

    April 6, 1991
    Death date
    COPD
    Cause of death
    Laurie, Morgan County, Missouri 65037, United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Shaul Cemetery 1339 Bluegrass Rd, in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa 52501, United States
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In 1916, in the year that Robert Risney was born, the Battle of Verdun was fought from February through December. It was the largest and longest battle of World War I, lasting 303 days. The original estimates were 714,231 casualties - 377,231 French and 337,000 German, an average of 70,000 casualties a month. Current estimates are even larger. The Battle of the Somme was also fought from July through September of the same year. Original estimates were 485,000 British and French casualties and 630,000 German casualties.
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In 1925, Robert was only 9 years old when on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
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Twila (Murfin) Risney

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Robert Risney

Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, 52501 United States
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