Donald-Ritchie-Obituary

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Donald R. Ritchie

Cobb, Wisconsin

Apr 10, 1934 – Oct 27, 2025 (Age 91)

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BORN
April 10, 1934
DIED
October 27, 2025
AGE
91
LOCATION
Cobb, Wisconsin

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Soman-Larson Funeral Home Obituary

COBB - Donald "Chief" R. Ritchie, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday October 27, 2025, at Crestridge Assisted Living in Dodgeville. He was born on April 10, 1934, in Cobb, WI, the son of James "Pete" and Lucille (Ward) Ritchie. Don graduated from Cobb High School in 1952. He was united in...

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The Ritchie name has been familiar to me having lived in Cobb until I was 8. My family was the owner of Aavang's grocery store. Dad,Clifford, was the Fire Chief at that time with the new building with a library was built behind the store. Convenient for dad to get to the Fire House. The Corn Fest was a favorite of mine. I remember my brother would pull pea vines off the trucks on the way to the canning factory. Shucking fresh peas was yummy while sitting on the curb by the store. You are...

Prayers for comfort and joy as you look back on all your memories. Uncle Donnie was a spirited, kind soul with a heart of gold.