Name: Celebration of Life for Robert Joseph "Bob" Rittichier
Start: 2022-10-08T19:00:00.000Z
Location: First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

Robert (Bob) Joseph Rittichier

July 17, 1928 - September 19, 2022

Robert (Bob) Joseph Rittichier (Ratajczak), 94, passed away on September 19, 2022, in Geneva, IL. Bob was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 17, 1928, to his late parents, Frank and Jeannette Rittichier (Matuzek). He was preceded in death by brothers, Virgil and Donald; sisters, Geraldine Zink and Annette Hager.

Bob was a loving husband, proud parent, and caring grandfather. He was passionate about his family, sports - especially college football (Ohio State and University of Toledo), and his hometown Toledo. He was a member of The University of Toledo Varsity T Club. Bob worked in education as a teacher (10 years) and administrator (30 years) for forty years in the Toledo School System.

Bob is survived by his wife, Gail; children, Jeff (MaryJane), Greg (Chris), Bill, Heidi Lohmann, Amy (Matt) Stout, Holly (Mark) Esparrago; and grandchildren, Morgan, Lexie, Scott, Kyle, Rachael, Billy, Ethan, Jackson, Ella, Emily; and step-grandsons, Nick and Connor Costello.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn, 535 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL.

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Published by The Blade on Sep. 29, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Rittichier

20 Entries

Marilyn Woody Freeman

December 27, 2022

Great guy. He was Dean when I was at Rogers. I am a 1973 graduate. So sorry for your loss.

Jan Dressel Finck (class of 60)

December 3, 2022

He was always my favorite teacher! Would see him periodically different places and we´d chat! A great example of an educator!!

Bob Taylor

October 19, 2022

Mr Rittichier, was the Dean of boys, at Roger´s High School. My senior year, I did something, that I was sent to his office, Talk about sweating bullets, He gave me a stern look, and said he would take care of things, next day, I went to class, Years later, I ran into him, and Gail, At Venturas, To the total family, your father, husband, Was a Legend, and Icon, one of the most nicest gentleman, I have every met in my life! It was an honor to know him. Bob Taylor. Class of 73
R I P. Mr R.

Bruce Alexander

October 5, 2022

Bob Rittichier coached football and wrestling at Rogers High School. He won Roger's first GLL championship with his 59-60 wrestling team. He had a very successful coaching career. One reason is the guys liked and respected him and worked hard for him. He was always fair with everyone. He was a great guy and will be missed.

Nick & Kelly Davis and Family

Planted Trees

Diane Klein-Thorpe

October 1, 2022

I'm so bery sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I was lucky enough to work with him at Bowsher and live across the hall from him and son Greg before he married Gail. He was an awesome administrator and excellent example for our young students, and an all around nice guy! Prayers to Gail, Greg and Jeff as you mourn his loss.

Kathy Ritz

October 1, 2022

I worked in the school office with Mr. Rittichier, he was the most fair person. I can r remember kids being brought into the office and rather then yell at them, Mr. Rittichier would set them down in his office and talk to them. He was so loved by all of the students in the school. Roger's High School Class of 1976

Jeanne Riddle Steiner

October 1, 2022

So sorry to read about your dad, Jeff. My thoughts go out to you and your family. He had a positive impact on so many people.

Judy Anderson

October 1, 2022

Mr Rittichier was a tough but fair teacher. Someone you knew meant business. Condolences to his family.
Judy Anderson 1963

Kenny, Steph, Julia, Vivie

Sent Flowers

Laura Bowsher

October 1, 2022

Jeff,
Your dad was one of a kind. I didn't know him well but he was always kind to me. My thoughts are with you and your whole family.

Laura LaPointe Bowsher

Bob Gilley

October 1, 2022

"Respect" is the best word to describe Bob Rittichier. He was a great coach and always a leader. We were all very fortunate having Mr. Rittichier involved in our early lives. My best to his family as they mourn his passing!
Bob Gilley
Rogers High School Class of 1962

Bill Boardman

October 1, 2022

He was the Dean of Boys when I was there in 76 and then again in 77-78. He was firm, but fair and I still remember him fondly. RIH Sir!

Jeannie Simons Schultz

September 30, 2022

Mr. Rittichier...Coach Rittichier...was one of my favorite teachers at Toledo's Rogers High School (1957-61) and certainly the best looking...all we girls had crushes on him. I'm sad to learn of his passing but happy he was allowed so many years to celebrate life....Jeannie Simons Schultz, Cleveland, OH

Tom Babcock

September 30, 2022

Bob was my High School football coach my Junior and senior year at Rogers High School. Graduated 1963.
Tom Babcock

Karen (Hersey) DiBernardo

September 30, 2022

I had him as a teacher in 1965-66. My sister also had him. A great guy! My condolences to the family.

Gidget DiRienz

September 30, 2022

Mr. Rittichier was my American History teacher at Rogers in the early 60s. He was a terrific teacher that we all liked and admired. I worked at Sears at Westgate and would run into him there with his family. My sympathy to his family who had such a wonderful man in their lives.

Carolyn Sawin Osborne

September 30, 2022

Mr. Rittichier was my American History teacher at Rogers High School in 1960. He was certainly a dedicated teacher and sports enthusiast! Learning of his passing brings back fond memories of those high school days. I am sending my sincere sympathy to his family; hopefully, it helps to know that his students remember him with respect. May he rest in peace.

Wendy Chorney Millenbach

September 30, 2022

An amazing man that treated all the students at Toledo's Rogers High School sternly but fairly. His sense of humor was obvious to many of us and he had a way of handling tough situations in a straight forward manner. One of my most fondly remembered authorities during my high school days. Bob will always be thought of with respect, admiration and some of my best memories of Rogers High. Rest in Peace.

kevin brennan

September 29, 2022

I saw Mr. Rittichier obit in The Blade. He was my wee pee baseball coach and I have great memories. He ignored my inability to hit or field and made me paly. He was a leader of boys and undoubtedly a leader of men. He took his time and devoted it to us. I have long ago lost touch with Jeff and Greg but I liked them both a lot and saw both at least for a time post college as we moved into our careers. I was not exactly a straight arrow but those two were and were great guys and good athletes. I found Jeff on Linked in and can see to no surprise the success he has had as I am sure all of the Rittichiers had thanks to great parents like I was also fortunate enough to have. My condolences to entire family and my brothers and I all appreciate what Mr. Rittichier did for us 50 plus years ago. Jeff and Greg-look me up if you return to Toledo sometime-419-343-9011.

Kevin Brennan

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