Birth : 12 Dec 1873 Keokuk County, Iowa, USA
Death : 4 Nov 1949 Keokuk County, Iowa, USA
Burial : Bundaberg General Cemetery, Bundaberg, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate : -24.8844800, 152.3233800
Description : A tragic accident occurred Friday morning in Hedrick when Mr. George W. Ritter was struck by a southbound Milwaukee passenger train. The accident occurred at 10:45 AM and Mr. Ritter passed away at the St. Joseph hospital in Ottumwa four hours later.

Mr. Ritter was burning grass along the railroad right-of-way which borders his lot. Unofficial reports have it that as the train approached he stepped off the track but that when only a few feet from him, he stepped back into the path of the train. He was hurled off the track by the impact. The train stopped in the... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is George Washington Ritter's memorial?

    George Washington Ritter's memorial is located at: Bundaberg General Cemetery, Bundaberg, Bundaberg Region, Australia.

  • When did George Washington Ritter death?

    George Washington Ritter death on 4 Nov 1949 in Keokuk County, Iowa, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the George Washington Ritter's memorial?

    Latitude: -24.8844800
    Longitude: 152.3233800

Family Members:

Parent

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Andrew Ritter

(1841 - 1933)

Spouse

Siblings

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Henry E Ritter

(1868 - 1870)

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John Andrew Ritter

(1871 - 1955)

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Minnie May Ritter Sauer

(1882 - 1976)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bundaberg General Cemetery
Bundaberg, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -24.8844800, 152.3233800

2. Bundaberg Catholic Cemetery
Bundaberg, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -24.8953620, 152.3426630

3. Original Bundaberg Cemetery (Defunct)
Bundaberg, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -24.8685900, 152.3465300

4. Bundaberg Crematorium and Memorial Park
Bundaberg, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -24.9131630, 152.2998890

5. Springfield Gardens Crematorium
Calavos, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -24.8975850, 152.4578050

6. South Kolan Cemetery
South Kolan, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -24.9390920, 152.1427140

7. Avondale Independent Cemetery
Rockhampton Region, Australia
Coordinate: -24.7368700, 152.1627900

8. Philips Private Cemetery
Pine Creek, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -25.0532680, 152.1633390

9. Cordalba Cemetery
Cordalba, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -25.1562560, 152.2146830

10. Childers Lawn Cemetery
Childers, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -25.2241618, 152.2642764

11. Apple Tree Creek Cemetery
Apple Tree Creek, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -25.2254030, 152.2386650

12. Gin Gin Cemetery
Gin Gin, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -24.9966870, 151.9487120

13. Booyal Cemetery
Booyal, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -25.1758160, 152.0520170

14. Agnes Vale Station Cemetery
Childers, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -25.2720660, 152.2496070

15. Walla Station Cemetery
Gin Gin, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -25.1250040, 151.9782540

16. Rosedale Cemetery
Rosedale, Gladstone Region, Australia
Coordinate: -24.6180630, 151.9158230

17. Howard Remembrance Park
Howard, Fraser Coast Region, Australia
Coordinate: -25.3054360, 152.5470520

18. Rosedale Baffle Creek Cemetery
Baffle Creek, Gladstone Region, Australia
Coordinate: -24.5208900, 151.9568800

19. Barlows Farm Cemetery
Takura, Fraser Coast Region, Australia
Coordinate: -25.3330030, 152.7191200

20. Polson Cemetery
Point Vernon, Fraser Coast Region, Australia
Coordinate: -25.2522717, 152.8135186

21. Boolboonda Cemetery
Boolboonda, Bundaberg Region, Australia
Coordinate: -25.0652000, 151.6921200

22. Hervey Bay Crematorium
Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast Region, Australia
Coordinate: -25.2991870, 152.8075780

23. Bayside Gardens Crematorium
Nikenbah, Fraser Coast Region, Australia
Coordinate: -25.3135540, 152.8020030

24. Aalborg Danish Cemetery
Nikenbah, Fraser Coast Region, Australia
Coordinate: -25.3169800, 152.8047240