9/23/2020 9:40:00 AM Visitation for Gary Ristau in Elk River Sept. 25
Gary Ristau, 73, of Elk River and Clitherall, passed away on Sept 21, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Elsie Ristau; and his sister, Wanda Reich. Gary is survived by his companion and caregiver, Liz Kremer; his sons, Ryan (Julie) Ristau and Brandon (Kelsey) Ristau; 12 grandchildren; Liz's children and grandchildren; mother of his sons, Suzanne; three brothers; as well as other family and friends. A public visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 at Dare's Funeral Home, 805 Main Street in Elk River. A private service will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gary's name may be directed to The Elk River Public Library or The Sherburne County Wildlife Refuge. Please consider donating blood to your local blood bank in memory of Gary and his battle with Myelofibrosis. Dare's Funeral Home assisted the family. www.daresfuneralservice.com
