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Kevin Ritz Obituary

Kevin Lee Ritz, 32, of 940 Troubadour Lane, died suddenly Monday, March 17, 2003. He was born August 17, 1970 in Great Lakes, Illinois to Richard C. Ritz and Joann Sieck Ritz. Kevin worked with Urbitran as an Urban Transit Systems Consultant. Survivors include his partner of seven years, Kevin Ray Anderson; parents Richard C. Ritz and Joann Sieck Ritz of Basye, Va.; brothers, Richard A. Ritz and his wife, Jennifer, of Highland Springs, Va., Kenneth R. Ritz and his wife, Kathleen, of Mechanicsville, Va., and Michael J. Ritz and his wife, Cathy, of Keller, Texas; sister, Jean Marie See of Ashland, Va.; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive relatives and friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, N.C. 27545, and other times at the home of Kevin Ray Anderson, 940 Troubadour Lane, Knightdale, N.C. 27545. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2003 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service Chapel, with cremation to follow as a final means of disposition. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 434 Fayetteville Street Mall, Two Hannover Square, Suite 1600, Raleigh, N.C. 27601-1764, or to St. John’s Metropolitan Community Church Building Fund, 805 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, N.C. 27605.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Mar. 18, 2003.

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Jennifer Beckwith-Rose

October 2, 2003

To Kevin's Family & Friends,



I just recently learned of Kevin's passing. I have many fond memories of Kevin from our days in Charlottesville at University Transit Service. He was the one person who could teach me how to back up a bus! Always patient, always a smile on his face, he will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Valerie Briggs

June 22, 2003

Kevin was a good man and a good friend. I just learned of his passing and would like to extend my condolences to his family. May God bless you and Kevin always.

Susan Barcus

March 23, 2003

Dear Dick & Joann and the entire Ritz family,

I am sorry to hear of Kevin's death. I remember Kevin as such a caring and giving individual, always with a smile on his face. When he was at Redeemer, he was an integral part of the Redeemer family. My prayers for all of you as you struggle with God's calling. May God's love and the love from your family and friends give you the strength to endure this loss.

Sue Barcus

Michael and Mary Theisen

March 19, 2003

Dear Ritz Family,

Our prayers go out to you in your time of grief. We were shocked to hear of Kevin's untimely death and feel for your deep loss. May God's abundant love and unending compassion envelop each of you now and through the weeks and months ahead. Our thoughts remain with you all.

Love,

Michael and Mary Theisen and Family

Barbara & Roy Theisen

March 19, 2003

We are so sorry. We are in Florida and won't be back until April 1st. Our Prayers are with you.



Love,



Barbara & Roy Theisen

Ron and Norey Reger

March 18, 2003

Dear Joann and Dick,

We were so shocked and saddened to hear of the death of your beloved son, Kevin. We will pray for all of you that God will provide you with the strength to somehow bear this incredible heartbreak.

The Reger Family

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