Willard W. Ritchey
1921 - 2011
Willard W. Ritchey
1921 - 2011
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BORN
1921
DIED
2011
Willard Ritchey Obituary
11/13/1921 5/5/2011
Bill and Audrey are together again.
Preceded by the love of his life Audrey (Redding) Ritchey. Parents James and Norma Ritchey, brother Earl Ritchey brothers and sisters Edward, Lloyd and Janet Widman, great grandchild Luke Jacobson, son-in-law David Bird. Bill is survived by his daughters, Bonnie (Bruce) Jacobson, Linda Ritchey (Omaha) Billie (Michael) Bennett Fremont grandchildren Willard Jacobson (Barb Haskins), Lori (Jeff) Smejkal, Patrick (Sharon) Jacobson, Kay (Charles) Kai, Kimberly (David) Welty, Warren (Heather) Minniear, Melinda (Ronald ) Deyo, Jesse (Tara) Bird, T.J. (Molly) Bird, Michael (Stacy) Bennett, Cory (Amanda) Bennett, Katie Bennett 24 great grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, brother Jack Widman, sister-in-law Betty Ritchey, Ex son-in-law David Minniear, Member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge (Bronze Jordan Award) Scottish Rite Tangier Shrine (Circus Chairman Emeritus ) US Navy Veteran WWII First Class Boatswain Mate USS Mojack Private Internment
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willard Jacobson
May 10, 2011
Grandpa words cannot begin to say what I feel right now, When I was young you pointed your finger at me and I would giggle and laugh with delight knowing what was to come . Your story's were always great When I was going into the Navy you were at my going away party when it was time for the party to be over I cried because I thought it was the last time I would see you I was wrong and am so happy for all the time you were my grandpa I am so lucky to have had you for my grandpa !!!!!! I will miss you so much your grandson Willard B Jacobson . PS Tell grandma I want some more of her cookies .
Jackie Lane
May 10, 2011
Remembering all the great summers we spent together in Millard and the fun times Billie and I shared at the print shop. The Shriner Parades and walks to the bar with Grandpa Charlie and Jo-Jo. Uncle Bill will truly be missed. With our deepest sympathy.
Love,
Jackie and Dr. Ed Lane.Cape Coral, FL
Brianna Welty
May 9, 2011
I love you, and I hope you are as happy as can be with Grandma Audrey. It's not goodbye, it's just see ya later! Love you!
Bill Fead
May 8, 2011
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
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