Ronald Eugene Ritz's Obituary
Ronald Eugene Ritz, age 62 of Chanute, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Neosho Memorial Hospital. Ronald was born on April 19, 1957 in Parsons, KS the son of Charles L. and Daisy D. (Rayborn) Ritz.
Ronald was a graduate of Chanute High School class of 1976. Ronald worked as a carpenter for Ritz Construction building homes and then worked in the cabinetry industry for some time. Ronald enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, target practicing, doing genealogy research, taking short trips and watching K-State and the KC Chiefs.
On February 14, 1995 in Miami, OK Ronald married the love of his life Marsha R. Donaldson. Ronald and Marsha have been married for 25 years and she survives at the home.
Including his wife Marsha, Ronald is survived by:
5 Children:
Cody Ritz and wife Jennifer Lynn of Lexington, MO
Taylor Aguilar Ritz of Topeka, KS
Scott McCormick and wife Becky of Chanute, KS
Melody Morgan and husband Jeff of Mena, AR
Melissa McCormick of Chanute, KS
Parents:
Charles and Daisy Ritz of Chanute, KS
Brother:
Donald Ritz and wife Nancy of Arkansas
Sister:
Cynthia Gericke of Chanute, KS
12 Grandchildren
Ronald was preceded in death by his sister Diana Ritz-Ware and grandchild Monica Drake
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 10:30 AM at Memorial Park Cemetery in Chanute. No public visitation will be held due to Covid 19 restrictions. Memorials have been suggested to either the American Diabetes Association or Cherry Street Youth Center in Chanute and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720
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