Lauri Ritter

1956 - 2025

Laura Ann Ritter was born on March 1, 1956, a lifelong Alaskan and a
member of the Juneau and Haines communities, passed away on May 29,
2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by
family, love, and the comforting memories of a life richly lived.

In 1972, Lauri married Mike Laudert, father of their children Michael and
Brandilyn. Lauri went on to meet and marry the love of her life, Jimmy
Ritter, on January 1, 1995, a union that brought her great happiness and
strength.Born and raised in Juneau, Lauri carried with her a deep
affection for the place she called home, from fond childhood days
downtown and at Amalga Harbor, to countless joyful moments at her
family's homestead, lovingly named Lucky Me.

Lauri was known for her generous spirit, quick laughter, and the effortless way she made everyone
feel loved. Whether offering a plate of her homemade baked goods or
gifting one of her amazing paint by number pictures, those who were
loved by Lauri felt that love. Creative and giving, she found joy in crafting,
painting, sewing, and cooking. A walk on the beach or a trip to Haines
brought her peace - and when it came to fishing, Lauri was always the
lucky one. As a child, she once caught a halibut so large she had to row
the skiff to shore for her father to help land the fish. Lauri also found great
joy in wearing perfectly coordinated outfits!

Her greatest joy, though, was
her family. Lauri had a deep and abiding love for her children,
grandchildren, and great-grandson. She leaves behind a legacy of love,
laughter, and kindness that will continue to inspire all who knew her.Lauri
cherished her lifelong friendships in Juneau and Haines, always thoughtful
and generous with her time, spirit, and heart. She was a member of both
the American Legion and Eagles. Special thanks are extended to the
compassionate care team on the 3rd floor at Bartlett Regional Hospital,
her medical and oncology teams, Dr. Haddock, as well as the direct care
and support staff who made her final days more comfortable. Lauri's
spirit - feisty, fun, and kind - will be deeply missed but never
forgotten.

Preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Ritter, father, Keith
Weiss and stepfather, Larry Traeger, uncle, John Bavard, and aunt,
Evelyn Bavard.Survived by her mother, Kathy Traeger, siblings, Judi
Blankenship (Al), Tony Weiss, Bridget Weiss (Pat Costello), children,
Michael Laudert (Amber) and Brandilyn Voelk (Shane), stepson, Bobby
Ritter (Michelle), grandchildren, Johnny, Jason, Keelyn, Mitchell, Ashley,
Megan, Heather, Cammy, Travis, Zach and Mackenzie, great grandson
Brandon, cousins Michael Bavard (Patti) and Steve Bavard (Jacquie),
nephews, Mark Davis (Flori), Jeffrey Davis, Travis Monahan (Beth),
Casey Monahan, and Tyler Mathews (Peyton), great niece Remi, and
lifelong friend Sandy Spickler (Scott).