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Dorothy Ritchie Obituary
Dorothy "Kate" Ritchie of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct 10, after being cared for by her children while in Hospice at Home. Kate was born February 25, 1931, in Bristol, TN to Mack and Myrtle (Vance) Stophel. She graduated from Bristol, TN, High School in 1950. After graduation, she moved to Baltimore, MD, where she worked for the Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company as a secretary.
While living in Baltimore, she met Robert Ritchie of Fond du Lac. They were married in Baltimore on September 13, 1952, after which they came to Fond du Lac to reside.
She worked for Damrow Company, Wisconsin Telephone Company, Meat Cutters Local 73, and finally went to work as a bookkeeper for Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 206/400. After 22 years, she retired in 1993. She was then inducted into the Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 400 Hall of Fame in 2014.
She was a member of Holy Family Congregation since 1954, and was also a member of the Officer and Professional Workers Union.
She enjoyed golf, traveling, crocheting, reading and playing cards, as well as spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include six children: Debra (Mike) Langacker of Menasha, Robert (Barb) Ritchie, Jeffrey (Mary) Ritchie, Michael Ritchie, Terri (Glenn) Bulman, Timothy (Conni) Ritchie of Fond du Lac, fourteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and a sister Nancy (Coy) Langford of Huntsville, Al.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Ritchie, her parents, two sisters Mary A. Hagy of Winston Salem, NC., Lucille Bowen of Baltimore, MD., and two brothers Mack Jr. Stophel and George Stophel of Winston Salem, NC.
Visitation: Visitation will be held on Tuesday October 13, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Zacherl Funeral Home. Visitation will also be held at Sacred Heart Church, Holy Family Parish, on Wednesday October 14, 2015 from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 200 South Peters Avenue, Fond du Lac. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery.
"The family extends their deep appreciation to Dr. Fabricious, Agnesian Cancer Center, and the Agnesian Hospice staff for their care of our mother."
Memorials in Kate's name may be directed to American Cancer Society or Holy Family Congregation.
Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the family. www.zacherlfuneralhome.com
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October 14, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers for the whole Ritchie family. "Kate" was a great lady & will be missed by many.
Jerry & Lyn--FDL
Sue Fischer
October 13, 2015
Wishes for peace to Kate's family.
Scott Smith
October 13, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Ritchie Family. Aunt Kate was always such a joy to be around. Your Mom was a dear friend to my mom Pat. I hope Aunt Kate and Uncle Bob will be teeing it up in heaven today.
Mary Wagner Jr.
October 13, 2015
Ritchie Family - I want to give you my sympathy in your loss of your mother.
Please remember all the good times you had together and her love for all of you.
You will have your moments of sadness, allow it and bring up a memory of your mother that makes you smile, so you are able to move forward and carry on.
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October 12, 2015
When I was little girl,My Aunt Kate was the Best,she was always so kind & loving.I love you
Buss Family - Todd, Cherie, Jackson, Brady, Charlie & Cathy
October 12, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Ritchie Family. Your mom was a kind & patient lady and we will miss her dearly.
October 12, 2015
On behalf of the staff and membership of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 400, we are very sorry to hear about Katie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ritchie family. God Bless
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