Dr. Clarence Alfred Riser

Dr. Clarence Alfred Riser (C.A.), 75, a former Henryettan and retired doctor died Sunday at his home in Glenpool.

A “Celebration of Life” is scheduled in Tulsa Friday evening, March 24, 2017. Family and friends who would like to attend should contact family at 281-451-9082.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy, of the home, his sister, Pat McCoy, and his sister Lyn Wyatt and her husband, Norman, all of Glenpool. He is also survived by his son, Jacob Riser and his wife, Shannon, and their children, Madalyn, Ella, Jack, and Nate; his son, Jed Riser and daughter Hannah, who is serving in the Navy on the aircraft carrier, Carl Vinson. He is also survived by stepdaughter, Elizabeth Houck, her husband, Nick, and their children Rhiannon and Hayden, and stepson Lee Green, as well as nieces, nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by sister, Ann Riser Canon, his parents, Grace McKinney Riser and Clarence Alfred Riser, Sr., and his grandparents, Garland Y. McKinney, M.D. and Cecile McKinney.

C.A. was born January 28, 1942 in Henryetta , Oklahoma. He was a 1960 graduate of Henryetta High School where he was Student Body President. He graduated from Oklahoma State University and OU Medical School.

He lived for many years in Baytown, Texas where he practiced medicine until he retired in 2013. He was active in the Citizens Police Academy, Friends of the Library, and many professional and service organizations.

In 2015, C.A. and Cathy moved to Glenpool to be near his sisters. He became active in South Side Rotary of Tulsa and was a member of the Elks Lodge.

Family and friends remember him for his generosity, his zest for life, the breadth and depth of his knowledge and interests, his quirky sense of humor, his enjoyment of a good debate, and his love of family.

Arrangements are under the direction of Schaudt's Funeral Service & Cremation Care in Glenpool, OK. The Guest Book can be found at www.schaudtfuneralservice.com.

C.A. requested that donations be made to the charity of your choice in his honor in lieu of flowers.