Biography: John Edward Richesin, age 43, died Friday, February 22, 2008 at his home in Little Rock. He was born October 28, 1964 in Little Rock the son of Charles and Carolyn Richesin, who preceded him in death. John grew up in the Little Rock and graduated form Parkview High School in 1983. He then attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and the University of Sterling in Scotland and graduated with a degree in banking and finance. John worked for the First Federal Bank in Rogers and Mountain Home for several years. He also owned and operated the Cranfield Junction Bait and Tackle Store in Mountain Home. John is survived by his wife Mary Stuard Richesin formerly of Hermitage, Arkansas. He is also survived by his brother Chuck, sister in law Emily and nephew Ross and niece, Sommer. John also leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Chris Thomas, brother in law, Clayton, and their children Josh, David, Jim and Ellie. John is also survived by great nephew Zachary Thomas and great niece Payton Thomas. John loved fishing and hunting and being a part of the Arkansan outdoors. He loved trout fishing on the White and Norfork Rivers and bass fishing on Lake Maumelle and Lake Norfolk. He fished for salmon in Alaska and fished for everything in the Florida Keys with his father, brother and nephews. Our brother, husband and uncle, John loved life. He enjoyed having fun and spending time with his friends and family. He added a real zest for life to all of his endeavors. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2008, in the Chapel of Ruebel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Arkansas Cancer Research Center, 4301 West Markham, Little Rock , Arkansas. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
We met during our time at the University of Stirling in the UK and John spend some time in Luxemburg. We (John,Marc,Hoogie and myself) had a wonderful time together. Unfortunately we lost contact after Uni, which I regret. It was a shock when I heard the news. My deepest sympathy to John's wife and family.
Nicolas Borgmeier - nicolas.borgmeier@schroders.com