Brian K. Riser, 56, died Thursday at his home in LaOtto, IN.  He was born in Hicksville, OH on September 18, 1964 to Dennis Riser & Phyllis (Seltenright) Riser Crothers.

Surviving are his mother & step-father, Phyllis & Jerry Crothers of Leo; 2 daughters; 2 grandchildren; brother, Bruce Riser of LaOtto; and a sister, Joy (Gene) Hovis) of New Haven, IN.  He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Riser.

Brian worked as a tree trimmer for Pence-Graves Tree Experts in Leo, IN.  He loved to fix cars and do small engine repair.

There will be a private graveside service at Alton Cemetery, St. Joe, IN.