Louis Ritchot

Ritchot, Louis 74, passed away on August 7, 2012, surrounded by his family, after a brief battle with cancer. Louie had a contagious smile, a passion for his family and a remarkable interest in American and Canadian history. Growing up in the prairie province of Manitoba, Louie attended French- speaking Catholic boarding schools, playing Junior A hockey. He broke his father's heart when he decided not to become a priest. His children thank him for that decision. Preceded in death by his son, Gregory, and parents, Noel and Emilianne; and mother-in-law, Lorna. Survived by his wife, Maureen; children, Wendy-Anne Asplund (Steve), Darren Ritchot (Roxanne), Jocelyn Knoll (Peter), and Terry-Lynne Lastovich (Ken); grandchildren; great-grandchildren; brother, Roger Ritchot (Jackie); sister, Cecile Fortier (Paul); brothers-in-law, Dennis and Terry (Jenny); nieces and nephews; and friends. The family thanks the hospice staff and volunteers from Allina and Father Duffy whose compassion and prayers comforted the family. Memorial Service 10 am Friday, August 10, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, One Lourdes Place, Minneapolis, MN 55414 with visitation 1 hour prior and also 5-7 pm Thursday, August 9th at: www.Washburn-McReavy.com Columbia Heights Chapel 763-789-4436 4101 Central Ave. N.E.