Richard Voorhees Risley

Biography

Richard Voorhees Risley, born in 1874, spent his years forging a path of steady character and quiet devotion to family and community. Though the specifics of his endeavors may be less widely known, his presence in Woodlawn Cemetery marks a life lived with care and integrity.

Visitors to his resting place are reminded that every life enriches the fabric of society, and that respect for others can be as enduring as any monument.