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KCHS '55 classmate. John was a good athlete, good student, and all artound good guy. Sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to Myrna and family.
Bill Venema
October 23, 2022
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Jun 14, 1937 – Jul 16, 2022
Ritchie, John 6/14/1937 - 7/16/2022 Portage John passed away on 7-16-2022. He was born in Kalamazoo on June 14th, 1937, the son of the late Thomas and Ethel Ritchie. On June 6th he married Myrna White and together they celebrated 64 years of marriage. Besides his wife, he is survived by his...
Read MoreKCHS '55 classmate. John was a good athlete, good student, and all artound good guy. Sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to Myrna and family.
Bill Venema
October 23, 2022
Our sincere condolence to you Mark, Brad & the entire Ritchie family during these difficult times. Your Dad was most certainly one of the "Good Guys" & will be missed.
Tom & Sheri Bongers
October 20, 2022
My Dad was one of John´s best friends and with John´s boys, John took me to many football games that he officiated. While in high school, John officiated one of my basketball games and it´s a memory I´ll never forget. His involvement in officiating was an inspiration to me becoming a official myself. I was always in awe of John, his accomplishments, his friendly personality and the friendship he and Myrna shared with my parents. John was a wonderful person. My condolences to Myrna, Mark, and...
Mike Havenga
October 16, 2022 | Friend
Sorry for your loss
Sharon Awe
October 15, 2022 | Friend