Paul Rittelmeyer

Paul Vincent Rittelmeyer, 68, of Culpeper, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of October 1, 2022 after a brief but brave battle with esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by family, friends, and bluegrass music. Paul was born the fourth of eight children on August 29, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Louis F. Rittelmeyer, Jr. and Patricia Hamersly Rittelmeyer.

Paul enjoyed a long career as a librarian with University of Virginia in Charlottesville and retired in 2015. Paul was an avid reader and had a passion for bluegrass music. A banjo player, he enjoyed picking with his buddies on Wednesday nights and at various music festivals across Virginia and elsewhere.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Lori; brothers Mike and John; sister Anita; and niece Martha. He is survived by his brothers Jim (Carol), Fred, Bill (Young-Suk), and Bob (Doug); nieces Felicity (Jason), Alexandra (Jesse), Helen (Tim), Caitlin, Sara (Bill), Grace (Matthew), Kelly (Jordan), and Victoria; nephew Billy; numerous grand-nieces and nephews; and his loyal friend of forty-plus years, Scott. He will be missed by many.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul's name to your local library, animal rescue of your choice, or in support of local struggling musicians.

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Published by The Culpeper StarExponent from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2022.

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Bill Cook

June 30, 2023

Grew up two houses up Dead Run Drive from Paul. The Cook and Rittlemeyer kids all played together, grew up together, and sometimes got into trouble together. Paul and I were born in 54

Joanne Price

October 6, 2022

Bill, Young-Suk and the Rittelmeyer family,

You have my condolences and may God comfort and support the family at this time.

Debbie Shirbach

October 6, 2022

Bill and Young-Suk,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May these days fall gently on you and your families. Many thoughts and prayers with you all.

Jim Self

October 6, 2022

Very sad to learn Paul is no longer with us. We were colleagues at the U.Va. Library for about fifteen years, serving together on many committees and project teams. Paul was always a pleasure to work with-well informed, diligent, interested and interesting-with a nice sense of humor. Condolences to family, friends, and his fellow banjo players.

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Terri R

October 5, 2022

Bill, so sorry to hear about your brother. He sounds like a lovely person to have been around and know.

Kathy Perry

October 5, 2022

I'm very sorry to hear the news of Paul's passing. I remember him fondly from our days with the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA). All best wishes to his family and close friends.

Randy

October 5, 2022

Known Paul since 1966, always one of the good guys. Will miss him dearly. RIP Paul, wiedersehen.

Linda Vaughan

October 5, 2022

Very sorry to hear about Paul´s passing. Fond memories of him.

Erin Mayhood

October 4, 2022

It´s so sad to hear of Paul´s passing. We worked together years ago at the library and he was always fun, helpful, and kind. My condolences to his family.

Russ

October 4, 2022

Jim, Fred, Bill and Bob,
So sad to hear about Paul's passing. My thoughts are with you.

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