Douglas A Ritter

Douglas A. Ritter of Pewamo passed away February 5, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born February 13, 1941 in Clarksville, Michigan the son of Hugh Gordon and Grace (Green) Ritter.

Doug served in the Army from 1958 until his discharge in 1961. Following the service he married the love of his life Dale May Warner on July 25, 1961 in Ionia, she preceded him in death June 15, 2008.

Doug worked at General Motors. He was a member of the Hubbardston American Legion Post and the Ionia Moose Lodge. Doug enjoyed golfing with his son and grandsons. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, going to the casino and playing Bingo.

Doug is survived by his children Diane (Mike) Nehmer of Pewamo, Mark Ritter of Ionia and Lisa (John) Clark of Ionia. Grandchildren, Douglas McKeown (Krista Martin), Krishanda McKeown, Chasidy Clark, Sanya Griffith, John Michael Clark, Jennifer Lynn (Tracy) Nathan, Elizabeth Ann (Dave) Kimble, Craig Ritter and Kyle Ritter. Several great grandchildren. Brothers, Lee Ritter of Hastings and Richard Ritter of New Mexico. Sister, Dorothy Walters of Florida. Brother-in-law Hubert Tracer. Several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dale and sons, Dale Douglas and Douglas Allen, sister, Joyce Tracer.

Funeral Services will be at the Lake Funeral Home in Ionia on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Balcom Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday 4-7 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com