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Christian Francis Risser
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Christian Francis Risser

15 Jan 1919 - 24 Sep 1997
bornPayson, Arizona, USA
diedPhoenix, Arizona, USA
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BiographyHis father died when he was 14 years, and his family moved to Tempe, c1933.
Graduated from Tempe High School, Notre Dame University, and St. Louis University Medical School.
Served as a doctor for the 142nd Evac Hospital in Germany, with the rank of Captain, during World War II.
Established a medical practice in Phoenix, but moved it to Sunnyslope in 1948.
Became Vice Chief-of-staff at St. Joseph's Hospital and Chief-of-staff at John C. Lincoln Hospital.
Was founding president of Catholic Physician's Guild in Phoenix.
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Christian F. Risser obit, AR, 26 Sep 1997
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