Thursday, December 24, 2009
We met Howard at the July 2007 Ritter Reunion at Sauk Rapids Minnesota. It was interesting to see the Ritter resemblance in Howard and others there. I was very pleased to learn that my sister Donna made the most of her recent move to Vancouver to get to know Howard and the family; and share the recent Thanksgiving meal with Howard and others, among other occasions. Donna contacted me and advised of Howard's going home to the Lord. On behalf of the Michigan branch of the Ritter family, I want to extend our condolences to Claudia and Jerry, as well as Howard's brothers Dale and Luverne; and sisters Dianne and Ramona. I am the 11th of 12 children born to Kevin J. Ritter, who was born near Villard MN 1909; grandson to Bernard Ritter; and great grandson to Peter Ritter. We will keep Howard and all the family in our prayers. May perpetual light shine upon Howard D. Ritter; and may his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen