Christopher Lee Ritter

Christopher Lee Ritter obituary, Lafayette, IN

Christopher Lee Ritter

Christopher Ritter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hippensteel Funeral Home, Inc. on Jun. 1, 2023.

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Christopher Lee Ritter, 54, of Delphi, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at IU Health in Lafayette.
Christopher was born April 24, 1969 in Lafayette, IN, to David Lee Ritter and Mildred (Hampton) Hahn. He was a graduate of Frontier High School. He worked as a Machinist for Fairfield Manufacturing for over 10 years, he also restored headstones for Greenbush Cemetery.
Christopher was a free spirit and very talented artist. He was very active in The Feast Of The Hunters Moon and The Mountain Man Festival. He loved camping, fishing and animals. He often kept to himself and enjoyed leading a private life.
Surviving are his parents: David Lee (Madonna) Ritter and Mildred Hahn; and brother: Jason Ritter; half-brother: Kelvin Atkinson; and half-sister: Lisa Atkinson.
Visitation will be held from 1pm – 2pm Monday, May 15, 2023 at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 2pm. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com
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