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Richard Reitan Obituary
June 20, 1947 - June 8, 2022
Rich Reitan died Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He died in his sleep of natural causes after a long illness.
He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother.
He will be laid to rest June 20, 2022, in Sarasota, Fla. Heaven has a new guitar player.
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Chery
October 8, 2022
We met as freshmen at Madison in band. He played drums way up in the back corner of the room and I was a trumpet player.
Always a kind guy during those years.
Thank you Rich for being in my life a short time.
Condolences to Ellyn, his Sisters and families.
Cheryl
Harve & Sally Ballard
June 23, 2022
We are so very sorry to hear of Rich´s passing. Rich & Ellyn introduced Harve and I over 20 years ago so they hold a special place in our hearts. RIP Rich. Love & hugs to Ellyn.
John and Sandra Miller
June 23, 2022
To the family and His beloved wife Ellyn,
Rich and Ellyn moved to Grove ,Oklahoma ,Grand Lake and bought a home on the water.John and I were there Realtors.
We had a wonderful friendship with them.We had dinners together and went to church sometimes together.We missed them when they moved back to Oregon to be close to family.Than they moved to Florida and we visited them there.A lot of special memories of
Rich.
May the Lord be with this special family and comfort them
Love and blessings,
John and Sandra
Dawn Imper
June 20, 2022
Thank you for loving us unconditionally. You will always be with us.
Jessie Ware-Fitz
June 18, 2022
Sorry, to hear about Richard's death I was blessed to work with Richard at Tektronix in Beaverton, Oregon he was a wonderful boss/friend. He will be missed Praying for the family!
Stacy Beamer
June 16, 2022
I will always remember Rich from Portland. Ellyn and Rich took my husband, Seth, and I to Portland City Grill for our first time. We shared drinks, stories, and laughs. Ellyn and Rich were a little older than Seth and I but we loved them and they loved us. It was a one of a kind relationship. They were the best neighbors.
Wanda L Ventgen
June 16, 2022
Just heard of Rich's passing. I'm so sorry to hear this. I have so many memories of all the things we did when we were young. Walt so appreciated Rich coming to see him when he was ill. I'd like to think that they are together again in Heaven.
Laurette Purfurst
June 15, 2022
Always love being with the two of you. Lots of joyful memories. You will be missed my wonderful brother-in-law! Rest in Peace Rich.
Bob and Sally Engel
June 15, 2022
Bob and Sally Engel
June 15, 2022
Bob and Sally Engel
June 15, 2022
Bob and Sally Engel
June 15, 2022
We will always remember our fun times together! You will be missed by many...we have so many memories from Grove to Keiser to Sarasota... RIP Our friend
Byron Darr
June 15, 2022
I'm sorry to hear of Rich's passing, but I am grateful his sister messaged me with the news. It has brought back many memories. He was a friend from years gone by and it is sad to hear. My condolences to his wife and family
Ruth and John Thomas
June 15, 2022
Rich always had an easy smile and laugh. We Loved to hear his stories of the adventures he and Ellyn had. He is missed! Our heartfelt condolences to Ellyn and family.
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