Kenneth Ray Risenhoover
Enterprise, OK
Kenneth Ray Risenhoover of Enterprise, Oklahoma passed away July 8, 2010 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 57. He was born May 26, 1953, at home, to George and Sybil Johnson Risenhoover, in the East Liberty Community where he lived his childhood and most of his adult life.
He is survived by;
His wife: Kim Risenhoover, of the home
One son:
Travis Risenhoover and wife, Candice, of East Liberty Community
Three stepsons:
Jay Cook and wife, Jurean, of Quinton, Oklahoma
Kenny Cook and wife, Tonya, of Elmore City, Oklahoma
Randy Cook and wife, Cynthia, of Germany
Grandchildren:
Kelsey Risenhoover, Madison Risenhoover, Collin Risenhoover, Fussy Cook, Jaren Cook,Timothy Cook, Cale Cook, Steven, Cook, Brittany Cook, and Grayson Cook
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, George and Sybil Risenhoover; and one daughter, Rachel Risenhoover.
Ken graduated from Stigler High School later attending Eastern Oklahoma State College in 1973 in Wilburton and completing his education in 1975 at OSU in Stillwater with a degree in Ag Ed. A friend, Ronnie Rose, stated that during Ken’s college years he only knew of Ken to have had one “B” in Speech. The rest of his grades were A’s. He completed his student teaching in Colbert, Oklahoma. Immediately upon graduating he started his career on October 12, 1975, with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS); where he worked in Altus; Wilburton; and was currently employed in Poteau, at the time of his death, as the Leflore County District Conservationist, receiving many awards during his lifelong career.
He was an active member of Shiloh Assembly of God Church where he taught the Senior Adult Sunday School Class.
He loved spending time on his farm working his cattle and chicken houses with his son, Travis, playing skip bo with his many friends, always looking to cause a smile with his “What it is”, What it will”, and “what it does”.
He prided himself as most always being the first in line at church meals. He would always say we better get in line or we won’t get nothing. He was a great comedian with always a story to tell. He was a true friend to all who confided in him.
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