Background
Rishel, Gerald Edward was born on February 9, 1932 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Gerald Emanuel and Mary Grace (Hazel) Rishel.
Rishel, Gerald Edward was born on February 9, 1932 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Gerald Emanuel and Mary Grace (Hazel) Rishel.
Bachelor, Pennsylvania State University, 1955.
Associate Dean E. Kennedy, Architect, State College, Pennsylvania, 1955-1957, John L. Haughwout, Architect, Lewistown, 1957-1969. Principal Gerald Rishel Architect & Associates, since 1969.
Deacon United Church Christ, Lewistown, Pennsylvania, since 1960. Board directors Lewistown Hospital, 1975-1981. Member American Arbitration Association, since 1970, American Institute of Architects, Pennsylvania Society Architects, Junior Chamber of Commerce International (senator 1967), Acacia fraternity Lodges: Rotary (president Lewistown club 1977-1978, governor 1981-1982).
Married Harriet Hunter Dale, August 20, 1954. Children: Charles, Diane Shawver.