Malcolm Stephen Ritzer

I extend my most sincere belated condolences to his family, a beautiful soul has now move into a celestial plane. It is with great respect that I say this: In behalf of the Latino community in Oregon whose lives were touched through his teaching at Clackamas High School, Thank you, although a million thanks could not express our gratitude for making such a big difference in the life of each and one of us, nor would be enough to give Mr. Malcolm Ritzer the recognition he most deserves....

My sincerest sympathy to Malcolm Ritzer's family, former students and friends. My late husband Tom Nettleton was a classmate at Clackamas High (also graduated in 1963), and I was pleased to meet Mel at the class reunions we attended. Whenever our conversations turned to Clackamas High and former classmates, Tom would always bring up Malcolm Ritzer as someone he liked and thought well of. Tom was a baseball nut and would have LOVED to sit down with Mel and talk about all the major league...

Mr. Ritzer was the best teacher and coach ever. My life was flat out horrible when I was his student and a player on his team. He gave me this nickname, and he was instrumental in keeping my heart held together when I wasn't able to do so on my own. Students who were horrible to one another in the hallways had no choice but to be good to one another on his teams because he expected and demanded that we bring the best of ourselves in his presence. He was 500% heart, and I'm grateful to you,...

Karen: Was so saddened to hear of Mel's passing. I am thinking of you and your girls and your extended family. We never know what lies ahead and I can totally relate. If you feel you want to chat, I would love to chat. Carol Bertrand 503 407 8082

I was so sorry to hear about Malcolm's passing several weeks ago. I taught with Malcolm at CHS for many many years. He was so good to me when I arrived as a young teacher. My students often talked about how much they enjoyed him as a teacher. A fun memory - when I was teaching choir, the choreographer for our musicals taught a tap dancing class to prepare our kids for tap in the next show. I signed up for the class, and so did Malcolm, with Mindy and Kami! Super fun to do that with him and to...

Malcolm was such a big part of the Clackamas Football coaching staff, whose commitment and loyalty and friendship was appreciated most by those who spent time with him. I know he is smiling down on family and friends, and will be here in spirit with every step they take. God bless you Malcolm.

Please accept out deepest condolences. Malcolm was both a great teacher and coach to both our sons; but also a good friend ... especially when I had the pleasure to substitute for him ... I will always remember he told me if the lesson he left was not really going well to "fire up a flick" for the students. Also, it was always fun to listen to him and Greg kid each other about being "Salt Water Sailors" - Navy vs. Greg being a "Fresh Water Sailor" - Coast Guard (before he joined the AF). ...

We are so sorry to read of Malcolm's passing. It's been awhile but we had some good times together. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Malcom 'Mouse' Ritzer '63 Cavalier you my friend were one of the greats from Clackamas High not only did you shine in our '63 class as one cool dude you went on to teach and retire as a loved teacher ,coach, councilor and friend to many there were lots of times when I would meet young Cavaliers and while talking with them found out they were attending or had attended Clackamas , when I told them that's where I went and graduated from as we talked about common friends without fail almost...