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JOHN MICHAEL RITTER

1948 - 2019

JOHN MICHAEL RITTER

1948 - 2019

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BORN

1948

DIED

2019

JOHN RITTER Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 24, 2019.

John Michael Ritter, 70, Rogers, MN, formerly of Brooklyn Park, died suddenly on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 while fishing and enjoying his true passion for the outdoors.

A complete obituary will be coming soon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Philomene Ritter.

John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Deb; two children: Mike (Christel) Ritter of St. Louis Park and Kelly (Mike) McKeon of Plymouth; granddaughter: Emily McKeon; three siblings: Janice Disch of Maple Grove; Jim (Phyllis) Ritter of Cross Lake; and Julie (Bruce) Lockwood of Cross Lake; mother-in-law: Loretta Katchmark of Crystal; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, Northsiders, and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Monday, January 28, 2019 in Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 34 2nd St. NE, Osseo, MN. A Celebration of Life for John will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 10:30 am with visitation one hour prior in Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN. Lunch and fellowship will follow the service at the Minneapolis/Richfield American Legion Post 435, 6501 Portland Ave, Richfield. A funeral procession will leave the American Legion at 1:15 PM and proceed to Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Burial with Military Honors along with an Expression of Patriotism shown by the Patriot Guard will be held at 1:45 PM (Assembly Area #2).

Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.

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January 30, 2019

Cheryl Fraser posted to the memorial.

January 28, 2019

Phillip (rocky) Erickson posted to the memorial.

January 28, 2019

Brian Dooley posted to the memorial.

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Cheryl Fraser

January 30, 2019

The funeral was a tribute to what a great guy John was by all the people that were there to pay their respects. Jimmy and I will miss his smile, wit, companionship. I will miss seeing him walk through our back door early in the morning. I would be sitting at the counter with my hair looking like a porcupine, no make up, flannel PJ's. And he would say , "Good Morning Vision!" Our fishing with him, playing golf...just everything....especially keeping Jimmy out of my hair. Love you Big Guy. Say a good word for me up there. I need all the help I can get.

Phillip (rocky) Erickson

January 28, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are for you Deb and your family. John was a great guy and I have some great memories to remember him by. I will miss him very much. My sincere sympathy.

Brian Dooley

January 28, 2019

Thoughts and Prayers go out to John's family.
I'm so very glad to have gotten to see John at the Hoo Hoo a while back.

Many Happy Memories!

Kim Monette

January 28, 2019

Deb and family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss! My heart just breaks for all of you! Though I didnt know John, I heard many stories of him and you kids, you grew up in my eyes over the years through your mom! Your mom and I started working together in the 90s at Palmer Lake and then at Brooklyn Junior High!! One thing that stands out to me is the sense of humor, fun and love you all shared! May those memories of those fun filled days of laughter and adventure keep your heart filled with the joy of his everlasting love. Thinking of you all and sending prayers of healing and comfort!
Warm regards and love,
Kim

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Michael Grimshaw

January 27, 2019

We are so deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. He was a kind and generous Lake Mary neighbor to us. We will miss his smile and hearty greetings. Lake Mary will not be the same. Barbara and Michael Grimshaw

Donald Kology

January 27, 2019

Many years have passed since contact with John, but he's remembered fondly from our high days. So very sad to learn of his passing. Our thoughts & prayers have been with all the family. May the many memories bring you comfort & peace. Our sincere sympathy, Don & Lorna(Wood) Kology Sarona, Wi.

Julie Lockwood

January 27, 2019

Neal Bailey

January 26, 2019

I was so saddened to hear of John's passing. We were friends, but I think most anyone in our group at Crosswoods golf league would say the same thing. He was so friendly, so welcoming and so fun to be around. His humor and the good natured bantering between his brother Jim and close buddy Jim Fraser always reminded me of a man who knew the value of true relationships. I will truly miss John. May God Bless and welcome you home and give comfort to your family and friends.

Jim Schmaus

January 25, 2019

John was a class act, a beloved co-worker, a great salesmen, and a friend to all who knew him. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to all his loved ones and friends.

Cheryl and Pat Melich

January 25, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tracie Judkins

January 25, 2019

My deepest prayers for peace and comfort in this difficult time. From all the stories below, he sounds like an amazing man.

Neil Greenwaldt

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Jack Hansen

January 25, 2019

So sorry for the family. John was a special guy and liked by everyone. My condolences to the family of a great guy.

Mick Ritter

January 25, 2019

John was my first cousin he was a very good guy. I remember so vividly growing up and playing with his brother and sisters in the parking lot next to his parents home. We often also went to Uncle Tame and Eillens house and played baseball and sawdust schufel board game in their garage
I just saw John and his brother and sisters at Aunt Eillens funeral. This is a real shock to me and many others i am sure

I hope John has reunited with his parents and others that have passed before him in heaven
Deb, Jim, janice and julie i cant imagine your pain today and for ever
God's speed to my cousin
Love all you guys
Mick Ritter

Marilyn Waller

January 25, 2019

The last time I like to remember with John was at their lake place and he and Deb had a get together with a lot of friends food and fun! John wanted to make it annually. He was a very happy man that day knowing they had given us the gift of a wonderful day. Thank you !! Love you miss you save me a seat

Lorraine Hansen (LaPointe/Katchmark)

January 25, 2019

I am so sorry to hear this sad news.
I have many wonderful memories of Phil, Vern, Debbie and John at the farm.
Paul and I loved when they'd come to visit.
You are all in my prayers.
May God give you the Strength to endure this very difficult time and
after some time has passed, may He fill your hearts with Peace and Happy Memories.
Love and Prayers, Lorraine(Lori)

Ray Gillespie

January 25, 2019

So sad to hear of John's passing. We shared a lot of crazy good times together in high school. I always enjoyed seeing him at the reunions. My deepest condolences to his wife, family and close friends.

Ray Elie

January 25, 2019

I came to know John as a friend and a fellow golfer and am shocked and saddened to learn of his passing. John will always be remembered as a first- class gentleman, always willing to help others in so many ways. He was a joy to be around and I will sincerely miss himI. My heartfelt sympathy to each of you.

Caryn

January 25, 2019

So sorry for your lose. John was my classmate and friend. His thoughtfulness an caring for others in hard times was for me a life saver. My heart goes to you as loved ones and to those who were very close to him. Caryn

Charles Hamilton

January 25, 2019

I am so sad to hear of John's passing. I met both John and Jim when I joined the Crosswoods Golf course men's league several years ago. John immediately made me feel welcome and comfortable being there, and was a joy to golf with. He had a wonderful sense of humor, especially when things weren't going well (for me!). I will miss him and offer my condolences to his family.

Jay Wiltrout

January 25, 2019

I do not think there was ever a nicer guy then John. A wonderfully golfing buddie at Crosswoods one who not only enjoyed the game but helped everyone he played with enjoy the game and more important enjoy life. You will be missed by all. Thanks for being you.

Shari Ritter-Beaudoin

January 25, 2019

For my cousin, John. I still remember when I was young and John would come to our house dressed as Santa Claus. I thought it was so special to have Santa come on Christmas. Rest in peace John.

DAVID BARNES

January 24, 2019

I ONLY KNEW JOHN THROUGH THE CROSSWOODS MENS GOLF PROGRAM.. SO ENJOYED PLAYING WITH HIM AND HIS COMPETITIVE AND GOOD NATURED DEMEANOR....HE WILL BE MISSED . OUR SYMPATHEY AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY.....DAVID AND NANCY BARNES

LARRY KOENIG

January 24, 2019

John was one of the nicest and most gregarious guys I was blessed to meet during our days together
in the Crosswoods Mens Golf group. He will be missed by me and many others. My condolences go
out to Deb and his family, his brother Jim and family, and his many other family members. Rest in
Peace, John. I will miss you.

Dave and Jeannie

January 24, 2019

Debi, Mike,Crystal, Kelly, Mike and Emily,
Our hearts are truly broken. John left us far to soon. He wasnt just a brother-in-law but a great friend. When people say that he was a great man they mean it in a big way. He wore his heart on his sleeve. He was a great teacher, he enjoyed helping anyone who needed it , making people feel special and poured his heart into everything he did. He loved life. He was a proud husband, father, father in law and a grandpa. Every life he touched has been blessed by having him in it. We will miss him and love him forever. Our deepest sympathy to each one of you.
Love Jeannie and Dave

Bernadette Baller

January 24, 2019

Words can't express the loss of John. May the memories of him bring you comfort in this very difficult time. John was truly an incredible man and will be missed. My deepest condolences to you Debbie and your family.

Brenda Katchmark

January 24, 2019

so very sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. my heart goes out to Debbie and her family

Chris Floyd

January 24, 2019

I can't truly Express just how much this man affected me, my father introduced us when I was young and dumb , as I've grown to be old and dumb, I'll never forget that not once did he not treat me like family!

Dan Schlapkohl

January 24, 2019

John was one of the true good guys I met when I joined the Crosswoods golf league. I will miss him. God saved a tee time for him. Fairways and greens John.

Diane Mason

January 24, 2019

Hi this is Diane Mason ( Hart) so sorry to hear of Johns passing, much to young yet. A lot of good memories of the old days

Jean Ritter Kelly

January 24, 2019

John was my "little" cousin....just a couple of years younger than me. So sorry to hear of his passing but I know he loved fishing. Rest in peace, John.

Arnie Didier

January 24, 2019

John was a good man. One of the strongest I ever met and a Great salesmen. I am a better person for knowing John. He was very respected and loved. Arnie Didier

Gary Villella

January 24, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Brenda Hawkinson

January 24, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Richard Kosloski

January 24, 2019

There aren't any words to say that could ease things at this saddened time, so I'm not going to cover coat this. For the times that I knew John and spent hunting with him and others at my Grand parents home he was an inspiration to me. Always looked forward to hunting time cuz we got to see Jim and John, in hopes that John would bring those Debbie brownies or anything that she made, was always great. John was always one that would take the time to teach a person things or be outside and throw a football, wrestle you to the ground and if that wasn't enough he had the compassion to help others when needed to. He and Jim not only came to hunt but to help on the farm where it was needed. My heart goes out to the entire family

With Love Richard Kosloski

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