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William Ritter Obituary

Ritter, William J. Age 67, U.S. Navy Veteran, Vietnam Era. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Millett); loving father of Jennifer (Tom) Morley and Dave (Shana) Ritter; cherished grandfather of Joey, Zachary, Logan, Brady and Conner; dear brother of Carol (Ken) Speiser; brother-in-law of Bill (Kate) Millett, Nancy (Matt) Scherer, Barbie (Mike) Brown and Betty Sanders-Hill; fond uncle and friend of many. Member of Marrs Meyer American Legion Post 991. Visitation Sunday 3:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, August 25, 2014, Chapel prayers 9:30 a.m. from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth to Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Service information 708-448-6000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 22, 2014.

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Rita Galloway

August 30, 2014

Dear Ritter,You will be missed.We had a lot of tears and laughs together.We loved you very much.We will meet again someday.Love Rita

PBM

August 24, 2014

You were a lover of life---rest in peace, Bill. May The Lord be with you and your family.

August 22, 2014

I knew Bill from childhood. We attended grammar and high school. We both where in the Navy and went to Vietnam about the same time. I reconnected with Bill a few years ago and we connected over many fond memories over growing up in Worth. Bill was a good guy, we liked one another and I was glad to have recent memories of time spent with him the the last few years of his life. He one was of the best "Worth Boys" of our group and I am saddened to learn of his passing. I send warm regards and condolences to his bride, Karen and hope the family heals over losing Bill. I know I will always think of him as a young and fun guy who was loved and liked by many.

Betty Sanders-Hill

August 21, 2014

My Dear Brother in Law Bill You have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I will miss so many things about you. like the awesome reaction when I would run into you some place. Your wonderful cooking. Your laughter. The love and care you showed my sister right up until the end will never be forgotten. Love ya Bill, always will.

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10701 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, IL 60482

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25

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10701 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, IL 60482

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10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church

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