Ellis Tank Risner

Ellis Tank Risner, 61, of Syracuse passed away October 1, 2020 at Goshen Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer after being diagnosed in November. Tank was born June 10, 1959 in Chicago to Ellis Tank Sr. and Mertyle Bell Butler. He married Jennifer Fugate; she survives.

Tank graduating from North Judson San Pierre High School where he was a talented cross country runner and basketball player. He enlisted in the United States Army where he a Helicopter mechanic and worked for many years in the Mobile Home and RV Industries. He enjoyed golf, fishing, camping and working on and fixing just about anything. He was a masterful story teller and enjoyed watching Dale Earnhardt and Notre Dame Football.

Tank is survived by his wife of 40 years, Jennifer, two sons, Jonathan and Benjamin Risner both of Syracuse, a grandson Aiden James Taylor Davis of Rochester. Also surviving are a sister, Shirley Luttrell of Plymouth, three brothers, Frank Risner of Rensselaer, Roger Risner of Rochester, Chuck (Sharon) Risner of Granger and many other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Rachel Spence and a brother James Risner.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 461 West 900 North, Milford. Cremation will follow.