Mark Allen Riseling's Obituary
Mark Allen Riseling, 63, St. Helens Oregon, passed away unexpectedly from
congestive heart failure on Thursday June 3 rd . He was at the beach on vacation
doing what he loved to do with his friends and his wife Ena, fishing and
remembering all the fun his friends had together in high school. Memories from
his drag racing days, crabbing and fishing with his friends, car building, motorcycle
trips, to camping in his motorhome at Prineville Reservoir with his 1967 Rayson
Craft boat with the blower motor were all part of the memories and fun. He had
great pleasure in his home in St. Helens, motorhome, sand rail he built, and North
River fishing boat.
Mark was born to Gordon and Marilyn Riseling February 29 th 1960. He graduated
from Oregon City High School in 1978. Mark was part owner A & R Specialists
from 1988 to 1999 which did fleet car and heavy equipment repair for several
large companies. In 1993, Mark and Ena Gates meet on a blind date. Lucky for
both of them to find each other later in their lives. In 1994, Ena and Mark got
married at the Gladstone Christian Church. They would have been married 29
years this August.
He started in 1999 as a Journey Mechanic for Pacific Utilities Equipment which is
now Terex Utilities that does service on aerial equipment and bucket trucks
equipment. From 2004 to 2006 he was leadman responsible for several
mechanics in the shop and also responsible for building new aerial units from the
ground up. From 2006 to 2023 he was promoted to the Service Supervisor. He
was responsible for all estimates, scheduling, and was the point of contact for
customer service. With his excellent knowledge of aerial equipment, he provided
Tech support for the USA for Terex Utilities. He was ASE Certified in Gas and
Diesel Engines, Transmissions and Differentials, Heavy Equipment Repair, Heating
and Air Conditioning, Hydraulic Brakes and Air Brakes and in Electrical Systems
and Fluid Power. His knowledge will be missed by all his customers and the crew
he worked with at Terex Utilities.
Mark was preceded in death by his father Gordon Riseling in 2011. He is survived
by his mother Marilyn Riseling, Oregon City, wife Ena Riseling, St. Helens, brother
Mike Riseling (Maria) Oregon City, brother Doug Riseling (Roxanne) Oregon City,
sister Cyndi Borgmeier, Oregon City, uncle Don Riseling Winchester, CA and aunt
Carol Layden, Milwaukie, OR. He is also survived by cousins, Marjorie Layden,
Scott Layden, and David Layden. He is survived by several nieces Megan, Lily,
Kenna and nephews Brandon, Trevor and Bryan.
The gravesite services for family and close friends will be at the Redland Pioneer
Cemetery in Oregon City, Oregon July 7 th at 1:00 PM. He will be buried close to his
father Gordon Riseling. The urn placement will include ashes of his beloved dogs,
Bee and Casey. A gathering will follow at Marylin Riseling’s home at 439 Park
Drive in Oregon City.
Mark was very much an animal lover so in lieu of flowers, the family suggests
donations to the St. Helens Humane Society P.O. 845 in St. Helens, OR 97051.
This is a no kill animal shelter in St. Helens
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