Robert Risch

Robert Reay Risch, 85 of Silver Lake, NH passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife Martha (Coler) Risch of 58 years.
Born October 2, 1925, in New York City, the only child of Dr. Otto C. Risch and Olive Leora (Fink) Risch. He grew up in Flushing, Long Island, attending The Peddie School in Heights Town, NJ, graduating in 1943. He attended Dartmouth College before enlisting in the Merchant Marines in 1945. He graduated from The US Maritime Service, Sheepshead Bay, NY Officer Training and was commissioned as a Purser Pharmacist. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Lieutenant JG.
He resumed studies at Syracuse University receiving a Bachelors degree in International Relations in 1950. He was a member of the Delta chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon where he served as Social Chair.
He was an officer of the Irving Trust Company in New York City (1951-1966). He was part owner and Chairman of Amobelge Shipping Corp, International Freight Forwarders in Jersey City, NJ 1966-1993. He also traveled extensively throughout the Middle East and Europe.
He was on the Board of directors and later chairman of BPD International Bank in New York City until 2005.
He was a member of the Old Paramus Reformed Church, Ridgewood, NJ where he served on the consistory and Superintendent of the Sunday school until 1993. He is a member of the Madison Church, Madison, NH where he has served on the Deacons and Trustees.
Over the years he belonged to numerous organizations and clubs including the International Commerce Club, the Lawyers Club, in New York City, The New York City Chinatown Lions Club, The Gourmet Club, The ROMEOS (Retired Outstanding Men Eating Out) Luncheon Club of Madison, NH. He was a long time treasurer and trustee of the Madison Library, Madison, NH.
He was one of the founding families of the Allegro Pines Association of Silver Lake as well as serving as president.
Surviving him in addition to his wife are his three childre