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Carl Ritenour Obituary
Carl L. Ritenour Carl L. Ritenour, age 74, of Manassas passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge.
He was born in Virginia on November 1, 1936 to the late Louis Irvin and Mertie Heflin Ritenour.
Carl was a veteran of the United States Army and was employed as a Mail Carrier for the Dumfries Post Office for 27 years.
Carl loved God. His hobbies included traveling and gardening.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Louie Ritenour Jr. and Robert W. Ritenour.
Survivors include his loving wife Carolyn Ritenour; two brothers, William H. Ritenour and wife Peggy and Roy A. Ritenour and wife Joyce, as well as thirteen nieces and nephews.
Interment will be in Quantico National Cemetery at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 14. Services will follow at 10 a.m. at Dumfries United Methodist Church 3890 Cameron St. Dumfries, Va., with Rev. Doug Geeting officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family asked the expressions of sympathy take the form of donations in Carl's name to either Dumfries United Methodist Church or Hatchers Memorial Baptist Church 12225 Barbee Road Bristow, VA. 20136 Condolences may
be sent to mullinsthompsonstafford
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This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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Emalee Berry
April 18, 2011
Carolyn,
We were so sorry to hear about Carl. I know he is out of pain now and with God. We are praying for you. Love, Emalee and Virgina.
Linda Mantz
April 18, 2011
Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow.
Linder
Jimmy Pearce
April 15, 2011
Very sorry to see such a loving person go. I don't know anyone who had a smile on their face as much as Carl did. Thanks for all the advice Carl and the two shotgun shells that took care of those copperheads in the back yard. Rest in peace and keep a watchful eye.
April 15, 2011
Carolyn - So sorry to hear of Carl's un-expected passing. I know the immediate future will be difficult to endure, but I know from experience that the passing of time will lighten your heavy load and you will survive your dreadful loss. God bless and keep you. Ed and Nancy Brueggen
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Diane Ruther McFarland
April 13, 2011
Carolyn...I want to extend my sincere sympathy at the loss of your dear husband. I lost my precious husband/best friend of nearly 40 years also.... ten years ago this month. I pray God will wrap His loving arms around you, and give you strength and peace, as your hurting turns to healing in the days ahead. God Bless & Keep You Close.....Sincerely, former GFHS classmate, Diane Ruther McFarland
April 13, 2011
Carolyn,
I am so very glad that I got to meet Carl and you on my several visits that I was able to make. You both are very special people.
I would hear such nice things from Mausica Rodgers about Carl and I know you were very lucky to have him in your life.
I have also heard that you have a very special family and alot of wonderful friends and (as we know) IN TIME, this will help you to heal and see this through.
You were a wonderful careing, thoughtful wife and now you have a peace with it all.
God is wonderful BUT he does and takes care of things in his own time frame and we have to trust that.
I will try and call you sometime down the road when it's appropriate and maybe we can have a small get together.
Take care of yourself and know how much you are loved. Yours, Betty Trainor
Alice Page
April 13, 2011
Carolyn our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God help heal your sorrow. Rest in peace Carl. Love Alice and Shannon
Ronda and Ted Sekellick
April 13, 2011
Carl will truly be missed. He was so kind, a joy to be around, and always had a smile. He loved the LORD, Carolyn, his family & friends, and his church. Carolyn, we pray that GOD will bless you and comfort you, and that you will find peace reflecting back on all the fond memories you and Carl made together. We love you and will always be here for you.
debbie williams
April 12, 2011
our thoughts & prayers are with you may god comfort you through this time of loss. love and prayers ,Mona Fitzgerald, terry Williams , & Debbie Williams
Dan Leahy
April 12, 2011
Carolyn,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Sandra & Gilberto Tellez
April 12, 2011
Carl brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget him!
April 12, 2011
when your days are dark and you are feeling down this candle is to lighten your day uncle carl is in a better place and someday you will be united may you find great peace in knowing he is no longer in pain
kimberly madill-sowers
April 12, 2011
may you find peace knowing uncle carl is in better hands and may the light from the candle brighten any day you feel is darkened by sorrow, i am always here if you need me aunt caroline
April 12, 2011
Carolyn - oh, our hearts ache and rejoice at the same time. Just want to HUG YOU! Your love for God and each other was such a wonderful warm testimony. We will have his great smile and that hearty laugh in our spirits forever. We love you and cherish our good memories (and birthdays) ;) Mae and Jim Krauss
April 12, 2011
Carolyn, Your love has left for the one who loves us most. Thinking of you at this time....and praying for Carl's gentle spirit. Sam and Denise Parris
Bill&Brenda Reid
April 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Triangle Baptist Church
April 12, 2011
The Pastor and members of Triangle Baptist Church was sorry to hear of your loss! Know that you and your family are in our prayers!
April 12, 2011
Carolyn, Carl will be greatly missed. You are in our prayers and our hearts. Love you. Linda and Dale Girten
Cora Kappert
April 12, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Ken and Ruth Chun
April 12, 2011
Carl was such a gentle man. He will be terribly missed by all of his friends. Our sympathies to Carolyn and his family.
Joan and Stanley Herndon
April 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeff Tidd
April 12, 2011
Carl, you never had a loss for words. I will always cherish our chats about the US Army and Quantico "back in the day!" May God Bless Carolyn and welcome you with the open arms!
Carrol & Jim Morgan
April 11, 2011
In memory of Carl, we send our condolesences to his devoted wife Carolyn and all family members.
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