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1914
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Walter Rittenhouse Obituary
formerly of Interlaken - Walter R. "Buck" Rittenhouse, age 105 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Rose Garden Nursing Home in Toms River.
Born and raised in Lancaster, Pa, Buck moved to NJ in the 1940's. The automobile business was Buck's passion. He became one of the first Edsel dealers, and then became a Lincoln-Mercury dealer in Monmouth County, NJ. Rittenhouse-Kerr Lincoln Mercury added the Chrysler-Plymouth franchise in Ocean Township, and the Ford and Suzuki franchises in Red Bank. These franchises were successfully operated with the help of Buck's son and son-in-law.
Buck was an avid golfer, and a champion Gin Rummy card player. He was a member of Deal Country Club since 1961.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Ann, "Peg" in 1993. Surviving are his children, Thomas Rittenhouse, and his wife Andrea, and Anne Kerr and her husband Douglas; his four grandchildren, Tracey Cowles, Thom Rittenhouse and his wife Carolyn, Kristen Burke, Douglas Kerr, Jr. and his wife Claire; his 11 great grandchildren and a favorite nephew, William Hayter, and his wife, Olga.
Buck was admired and respected by everyone who knew him, and he was loved dearly by his family.
Services were private, and held under the direction of O'Brien Funeral Home, Brick
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Steve Kayne
July 7, 2019
Condolences to the Rittenhouse family.
July 4, 2019
I started working for Rittenhouse in 1969 Mr. Rittenhouse was always a gentleman and a man's man we used to say that he sold more cars at the club then we did in the show room ha ha. Our condolences to the Rittenhouse family and to the Kerr family.Boyd and Joyce Youngblood.
Louise Wojcicki
July 3, 2019
You will be truly missed at Rose Garden . Will miss the stories you told. Fly with the angels ! Prayers to the family. Rest in peace " Buck"
Louise Wojcicki
July 3, 2019
From day one when you came to Rose Garden you made me laugh . I remember you going to play cards. Always having a smile on your face. I enjoyed the stories you told me too . Your were loved by all at Rose Garden. May you rest in peace . You will be missed. Prayers of comfort to his family <3
Gail Johnson
July 3, 2019
Glad your finally Home
May you RIP
We will miss you
Gail and Dolly
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