Rittenhouse David R.

David Roger Rittenhouse, 88, of Scottsville, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at his residence. He was born on Saturday, April 14, 1928, in Nelson County, a son of the late Henry Madison Rittenhouse and Willie (Woodson) Rittenhouse. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Henry, Sidney, Bill, Phil, John, and James; and five sisters, Dorys, Charlotte, Patty, and Hope and Faith. David served his country in the U.S. Army. After working in Norfolk for several years, he then went on to work at the power plant at the Navy Base in Kodiak, Alaska for 19 years. He later returned to Scottsville where he enjoyed retirement. He was a member of The Berean Baptist Church in Kodiak, Alaska for many years and attended several churches around Scottsville. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading his Bible, playing golf, and watching sports on TV. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Doris L. (Bryant) Rittenhouse of Scottsville; two sons, David Rittenhouse, Jr. and wife, Kathleen and Stephen Rittenhouse and wife, Shawna, all of Kodiak, Alaska; a daughter, Sharon C. Hulley and husband, Stevan of Kotzebue, Alaska; eight grandchildren,six great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends. A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2017, at Thacker Brothers Scottsville Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Scottsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Scottsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 550, Scottsville, VA 24590. Family and friends may share memories and photos at www.thackerbrothers.com.