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William Ritson Obituary
William Douglas Ritson Jr. and Evelyn Ritson, who were married 65 years and raised five children in West Toledo before relocating to Florida and Michigan, passed away recently within four months of each other.
William, or Bill or Willie to family and friends, died Aug. 23 after a lengthy illness. He was 85. Evelyn Mae (Rossbach) Ritson, also known as "Evie", died May 6 from Covid-19. She was 83.
Born in Toledo to William and Grace (McAnally) Ritson. Bill worked at the Dana Corp., Spicer Division, for 33 years, retiring in the 1980s.
He was thrifty, fixing anything and everything mostly with what he had on hand. He was a car guy who had more coats of wax on his car in a year than most people would have in all the years they owned a vehicle. He was also an Ohio State football and Cleveland Indians baseball fan.
Evie was born in Toledo on Christmas Day in 1936 to Norman and Esther (Edwards) Rossbach. She worked at Food Town on West Alexis Road for more than 20 years, retiring in 1989.
She liked crafting, sewing, quilting, crocheting, basket weaving, making dolls and teddy bears. Decorating for holidays was always a must. Christmas was special considering it was her birthday, too.
Family always came first. Both loved all their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They attended their sporting events without fail. The couple also loved traveling, camping and fishing. After retirement, they managed a time-share called Coral Cay in Ft. Lauderdale and later lived in Punta Gorda. They returned to their home on Claredale Road in West Toledo before moving to Cement City, MI.
They never had enough time to finish all their work or projects but always found time for hanging out with family and friends.
William and Evelyn are laid to rest in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park Cemetery.
Surviving are daughters, Robin (Don) Dermer, Janet and Karen (Pete) Kasper; sons, Douglas and Michael (Brenda); seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. They were preceded in death by their parents; and a granddaughter, Christy Dermer. Arrangements were entrusted to Urbanski's Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Ave. Temperance, MI.
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joyce heffelbower
August 20, 2021
I just thought the world of Evie & Bill , We had so many times together with the Yates -- Your MOm was a true gem and Bill of course was so much fun and always made us laugh. Truly missed so much and God bless your family with your loss. I love the photos of the new baby girl Janet -- Love, Joyce
Joyce Heffelbower
September 7, 2020
Read the wonderful story of your great parents life and so glad to have shared many good times with them , knowing them through Maggie and Frank years ago as our neighbors. Recall the summer in late 60's at a campground in an Ohio state park . They also attended our wedding in the 70's and have their gift out every day day since. We always managed to stay a little in touch over the years . Wonderful kind folks and so proud of their family. I offer my sincere sympathy for all of their family , a terrible loss so fast and just recall all good memories.
Mary Davidson
September 7, 2020
There really are no words that can help with the loss of a loved one, but to have had both your parents pass so close together has got to be even more difficult.... you were blessed to have both for so many years! Your parents were very sweet people always were welcoming when we all hung out at your house as kids. You are all in my thoughts and prayers! So sorry for your loss.
Cindy and Mike Brady
September 7, 2020
Bill and Evie were our neighbors when we lived on Claredale. They were just wonderful people, so sorry to read of their passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with their family.
Vicki Woitzel
September 6, 2020
What a lovely tribute. My deepest sympathies to you, Janet, and to all your family.
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