Claire Katherine Risch, age 90, passed away February 13th peacefully at home in East Grand Rapids surrounded by her children. Claire is preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Virginia Carlberg, her husband Donald Risch and son Brian Risch. Claire is survived by her three siblings Jean Carlberg, Nancy Dunwell, and Peter Carlberg, her other two sons and daughter, Terry Risch, Steve Risch, and Carolyn Maddox. Claire has 3 grandchildren, Johnny Risch, Mary Jane Risch and Timothy Bruce as well as 2 great grandchildren Taylor and Austin Bruce. Claire was born June 24, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio and her family moved to Grand Rapids in her early years. She graduated from Central High School and went to the University of Kentucky where she met her husband, Don. Claire was a loving, warm, and compassionate daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend. When she wasn't driving her kids to hockey, gymnastics or ballet she volunteered at the hospital and environmental protection agency. And in her spare time she knitted beautiful sweaters and made delightful quilts. Claire also had a passion for travel, playing the piano, visiting museums and attending the performing arts. A memorial service in celebration of Claire's life will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 22 at Zaagman Memorial Chapel (2800 Burton St. SE, 49546) with Rev. Dennis Gilbert officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends from 1-2 pm prior to the service. Memorial donations in honor of Claire may be made to Humane Society of West Michigan (https://www.hswestmi.org) or Michigan Audubon (https://www.michiganaudubon.org/).