Thorsten "Toast" Michael Ritter

I used to spend many weekends with him over many years at the Weiss residence with Jeffrey and Tom Rosby. Thorsten was always the same; warm, friendly, kind and easy going. I saw him one final time at that same Weiss residence last year when Jeff´s mom died and he was the exact same person I had become friends with over 40 years ago. People like him are rare and he will be missed by many.

Dear Vanessa, dear Nicole, Rachael, Erin, Avery and dear family,

In deep sorrow and with great sympathy, we would like to express our heartfelt condolences. The loss of Thorsten is beyond words. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.

We fondly remember the wonderful time when we had the privilege of visiting you and getting to know your home and your beautiful family. It was a time that will forever remain in our hearts. We immediately felt welcomed and embraced by your warmth and kindness. These memories are incredibly precious to us to this day, and we are so grateful to have been part of those moments. We still remember many moments we spent with you and often bring them up in our conversations.

Especially vivid in our hearts are the many adventures we were fortunate to share with Thorsten. We remember shooting together on your property and climbing up the hunting stand. How Lukas joyfully drove the golf cart and even got to drift on the gravel, that still brings a smile to our faces. And the fishing on the lake, when Tom and Thorsten enjoyed the peace and beauty of nature together, remains unforgettable.

The laughter and joy of the children as they swam together, full of life and lightheartedness, are memories we cherish deeply.

It is hard to imagine the immense pain and the void he must have left behind.

Our deepest sympathy also goes out to Thomas, Cherie, and the entire family. May the love that Thorsten brought into your lives continue to shine in your hearts and give you strength in this dark time.

In silent remembrance and with heartfelt sympathy,

Tom, Christine and Lukas with Sami (wife) and Ina (daughter)

My sincere condolences to Vanessa and the girls. Toast was BY FAR my very best customer when I was in the car business. (He loved his cars). Always a gentleman, always a smile. Just a guy that everyone liked and respected. Our loss is God's gain. RIP Toast.

Toast is the most generous person I've ever met. When I first brought my husband to meet him, he took us to his skeet shooting range and let us shoot for hours. We had so much fun and he was so happy to share everything he had with us. I always cherish that memory.

Thorsten and I drove down to Fort Lauderdale for Spring Break our Senior yr and made a lot of great memories.
Grateful to have spent the time together that we did, will always remember him with a smile!

My sincere sympathy to Venessa and family! God Bless you as you go through this very difficult time!