Franklin Rittmueller
Frankenmuth, MI
Franklin Rittmueller, 92, of Frankenmuth, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Born and raised in Frankenmuth, Frank grew up during the depression years and assimilated those values: hard work, honesty, and generosity to others. He often shared with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren that in those early days his family and his community had little but did not consider themselves poor. They enjoyed the riches that humor and a zest for life afford.
Friends and family were very important to Frank, and time with both was a priority. Fishing, tailgates, travels, and family gatherings were woven into a busy life. Tending to his lawn and orchard recharged his batteries.
Frank’s long business career included ownership of Hubinger Lumber Company and Tri-Cities Management Services and positions at Frankenmuth Bank & Trust and People’s Banking Corporation. He believed in banking as a service to and for the benefit of the community. He was passionate about service to community and church, and provided leadership at St. Lorenz Church, Frankenmuth Development Corporation, Frankenmuth Rotary Club, Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce, and the Lutheran Church Extension Fund. Frank was a man of vision and ideas, with the ability and organizational skills to turn them into realities.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, EF and Milda Rittmueller, wife Ruth, brothers Walter and Gilbert, daughter-in-law Michelle, and grandson Timothy. He is survived by his four children, Adele Rittmueller (Frank Weis), Karen Edgington (Mike), Gene Rittmueller (Judy Robinson), and Diane Rittmueller (Tom Barnes); his grandchildren Chris Rittmueller (Aubrey), Heather Vance (Mark), Matt Rittmueller (Ehrin), Margaret Hoffer (Matt), and Hilary Edgington; his great-grandchildren Madison Rittmueller, Christopher Rittmueller, Avery Rittmueller, Olivia Vance, Emmaline Vance, Penelope Vance, Samuel Vance, Wyatt Rittmueller, Elliott Rittmueller, Tyreene Hoffer, Sade Hoffer, and Nyjai Hoffer; his two sisters Marion Braeutigam (Bill) and Eunice Drew (John).
Viewing hours will be held between 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20th in the St. Lorenz Church sanctuary. In accordance with coronavirus guidelines, masks are required. A private funeral service will be held at St. Lorenz Church on Saturday, June 20th. To protect the health of beloved friends and family, they are invited to join in prayer and celebration via live feed which can be accessed on the St. Lorenz Lutheran Church website https://stlorenz.org/ , the St. Lorenz Facebook page, or Frankenmuth television channel 191. The livestream will begin at 10:45 am.
In lieu of flowers, it was Frank’s wish that those who would like to make a memorial contribution consider St. Lorenz Lutheran Church, the EF and Milda Rittmueller Scholarship at the Frankenmuth Community Foundation, and the Church Extension Fund (https://mi-cef.org/). Arrangements entrusted to Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth.
Frank kept his confirmation text on his desk as a constant reminder and inspiration: “Commit thy way unto the Lord. Trust also in Him and He shall bring it to pass.”
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