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William Ritter Obituary

Ritter, William F. Korean War Army Veteran, beloved husband of Margaret C. (nee Kaczmarski), loving father of Cheryl Ritter, Pamela (Michael) Murphy, William John Ritter, Cynthia (Michael) Geier, Thomas (Anda) Ritter and Robert (Ann Marie) Ritter, cherished grandfather of Michael, Matthew, Brianna, Brandon and James. Funeral Monday 8:45 am from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95 th St., Oak Lawn to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 9:30 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 3 to 8 pm. Member of Local 705. 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 13, 2009.

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May 11, 2010

Very sorry for your loss. Wondering if Bill was a Captain in USAF in 1952 flying in Alaska. A relative I'm researching went down on Nov,8 and a William Ritter had seen some of the wrechage,but I can't find any follow up. Wondering if any of his crew were still living and might have info

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Bea Andrews

January 7, 2010

Dear Pam, Mike, and Family,
So very sorry of your loss. We must always trust in the Lord. God is all good and will lead you through this painful time in your life. Our prayers are with you.
In Christ, Bea Andrews

jack &jo gallagher

December 14, 2009

Ritter Family,Just found about Bill late last night(sunday) unable to attend wake or funeral. You have our deepest sympathy and prayers. saddest regards, jack and jo gallagher (formerly of st. geralds)

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