Marion George Ritter

Marion G. Ritter, 89, of Wapakoneta, died 7:45 p.m., Fri. Aug. 13, 2010, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born Feb. 22, 1921, in Wapakoneta, the son of William & Cora (Presar) Ritter, who preceded him in death. Shortly after his discharge from the U.S. Army, he married Eunice Eileen Bowersock, and she died in 1972. On Sept. 15, 1977, he married Deloris Jean Brown, and she survives. Other survivors include, 2 children, Lanny Joe Ritter, Lakeview, OH, Rev. Candice Eileen “Janey” Moses, Troy, 4 grandchildren, Daniel G. Dodds, Bellefontaine, OH, Cynthia L. (James) Willoby, Tucson, AZ, Jesse L. & Jessica L. Ritter, Lakeview, OH,2 great grandchildren, Ashley Turner & Kirstyn Willoby, 2 sisters, Regina & Hilda Ritter, Wapakoneta, a step- niece, Vicki Briem, Beavercreek, OH, 2 step- nephews, Ron Brown, Lima, & Brian Brown, Las Vegas, NV. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Rev. Les Moses, a daughter-in-law, Debbie Ritter, and 2 brothers, John & Frederick “Fritz” Ritter. Mr. Ritter spent his life fulfilling his heart’s desire farming and working as a master carpenter. He was a loving husband and father and was commonly seen at the Farmer’s Market selling his garden vegetables as he loved to garden and enjoyed visiting with the people at the market. He was a member of the Waynesfield United Methodist Church, and a former member of the Waynesfield Fire Dept. for over 10 years. He was also a member of the Wapakoneta V.F.W., Post #8445, and the Disabled American Veterans, Auglaize Co. Chap. #73. A U.S. Army veteran, he served during W.W. II with the 471st Battalion at the Battle of the Bulge and Normandy. Among his service citations, he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a former employee of Peterson Construction, Stinebaugh Construction, Tuttle Construction, and the National Lime & Stone Co. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Wed. Aug. 18, 2010, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, Pastor Kathleen Hayes officiating. Burial is to follow in the Buckland Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta V.F.W. The family will receive friends 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Tues. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Waynesfield Fire Dept. or the Disabled American Veterans.

Marion George Ritter

February 22, 1921 - August 13, 2010