Joyce Ann Risser, 81, died June 28, 2018, at Lima Memorial Health System.  Joyce was born March 19, 1937, in Lima to the late Jesse and Lucille (Fetter) Augsburger. On June 29, 1956, she married Dale Risser who preceded her in death on March 24, 2014.

Joyce was a graduate of Lafayette High School.  She was a homemaker, had previously worked at Triplett Corporation in Bluffton and attended the County Line Church of the Brethren near Ada.  She enjoyed helping her husband on the farm, flowers, gardening, canning, baking and playing games with her grandchildren. 

Survivors include two sons, Van (Tammy) Risser of Bluffton, Jay (Tracy) Risser of Lafayette; a daughter, Beth (Kevin) Sommers of Harrod; six grandchildren, Vanessa (Lee) Irving, Grant Risser, Dustin (Teresa) Risser, Ashli (Brent) Gatchell, Aaron Sommers, Megan Sommers; three step-grandchildren, Chris Clements, Jessica Wright, Nick Robinson; a great granddaughter, Petra Victoria Risser; five step great grandchildren; and a sister, Eloise Hadsell of Lima.

Joyce was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Augsburger.

Graveside Services will be held at Monday, July 2, at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lima.  Pastor Chris Ewing officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 10:30 a.m. until time of the service at the cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.