Jon-Ritt-Obituary

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Jon Jay Ritt

Atlanta, Georgia

Mar 9, 1945 – Jan 8, 2024

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BORN
March 9, 1945
DIED
January 8, 2024
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia

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A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home & Crematory Obituary

Born to Wells and Pauline Ritt, Jon grew up in Crystal Lake, graduating Crystal Lake Community H.S. in 1963. After one year at the University of Illinois, and considering a call to ministry, he moved to Elmhurst College, graduating in Liberal Arts in 1967.Jon's long career in market research...

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We are sad that our friend and client has gone on. We miss you and love you dearly the team at An Angels Touch Cleaning

I knew and loved Jon from my days in Minneapolis back in the late 70´s. With his passing, I feel a keening loss of the joy, wit and his passion for life. He has always been for me "the one who got away". I will not only never forget but will always remember him for who he was and be guided by his love, his kindnesses and what he gave to the world about him.

He was a consummate host. I enjoyed a thanjsgiving dinner with a name place of of a miniature pumpkin and an orange rose

Jon Ritt was a larger than life figure for decades here in College Park, with his big laugh, loud voice, and iconic home on Rugby with its rainbow flag. Every Halloween he'd sit on his porch with a popcorn machine that appeared to serve trick or treaters. He was involved in so many aspects of civic life as a volunteer leader. But what I remember most about Jon was when another icon of College Park, Carol Hendon, died in 2008. (We could write a book about her too!) Don had a memorial service...

Day, sorry for your loss. I remember your family, especially your Mother and Father. I think about you and our classmates. Wish you the best!

We loved Jon for his warm heart and caring nature. He was great fun to be around and was always a hospitable and welcoming host. His memory will be treasured.

My sympathy to Dayton and Jon´s family and I´m sure many friends. We attended CLCHS together and with Nancy Saggars, Roger Zelus and many others we had great times. My sister, Marjo and Dayton were classmates too. He must have never lost his witty conversation and loving heart. Rest in peace.

Reality arrived a week after Jon died when I knew I'd never hear his voice again except in my mind. Our weekly conversations will be sorely missed.

My sincere sympathy on your loss. Jon certainly accomplished a lot in life & leaves many wonderful memories.