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Douglas RITCHEY Obituary
Douglas Park Ritchey passed away February 17, 2021, at age 75. He is survived by his daughters Michelle (Ian McCullough), Barbara and Samantha Beck; his brother, Stan; good friend, Judith Ritchey; and 11 grandchildren, who affectionately called him FeFi. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Ester; and brother, Jerry. Doug will be remembered fondly by both family and friends as a Renaissance Man. He had a variety of careers from milk inspector to jewelry maker, bowling alley owner to coin dealer. He was active with the Doo Dah Parade as Doug the Last, Emperor of the Short North. He served in the Army doing a tour in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. To share a condolence with the family, please visit
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Amy Breslin
March 30, 2021
I will always remember Doug as a kind soul with a good heart and a great story. The world was a richer place for his existence. His memory will be a blessing to all who knew him.
Sharon Morton
February 25, 2021
I've know Doug for over 25 years. Such a great man!! I worked with him on the DooDah parade for 25 of the 37 years he had been involved with it. I will really miss him!! And, I will miss his corny jokes that he was always telling. Love you buddy!!
Dan Carroll
February 21, 2021
Doug was such a wonderful and colorful character. I loved hanging out at the coin shop on Hight St. Saturdays were specially entertaining. Thanks to Doug for many fun things and friendships that developed at the coin shop. Last time I saw him, he was tending bar at Brewstirs on High St. He was serving drinks and dancing up and down behind the bar. You are loved and will be missed.
Ken Melvin
February 20, 2021
Doug was a good friend during my high school days. He scared me to death when we were returning Mary Ann Walker's parent's car from a Bishop Flaget HS car wash. He got that car up to 100 mph on Belview (probably a 30 MPH speed limit). I have been thinking about Doug these last years. God bless his soul.
Ken Melvin
Class of 1964
Bishop Flaget HS
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