Richard Ray Leister Sr.
August 3, 1947 - December 22, 2018
Leister, Richard Ray, Sr. 71, passed away, December 22, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born August 3, 1947 to the late Charles (Cuz) & Marg Leister. Rick was a retired iron worker, who loved the river and the ocean. Boating was one of his favorite pass times. Rick was a proud member of Cravens AC, New Albany Boat Club, Masonic Lodge, a Shiner and many others. He loved to play music and sing around the campfire at the river camp. He always wanted everyone to have a good time and never met a stranger. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, two sisters, and a granddaughter, Tiffany Buehner. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; daughter, Bethany Leister (Patrick Donahue); son, Richie Leister (Tracy); three grandsons, Easton Smith, Trey and Mac Leister. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from noon -8:00 p.m. at J. B. Ratterman & Sons Funerals & Family Cremation Care, 2114 W. Market Street. Funeral will be held at the funeral home,Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. with entombment at Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Expressions of sympathy maybe given to Kosair Charities or the charity of your choice.
Leister, Richard Ray, Sr. 71, passed away, December 22, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born August 3, 1947 to the late Charles (Cuz) & Marg Leister. Rick was a retired iron worker, who loved the river and the ocean. Boating was one... View Obituary & Service Information