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John Leo Ritter

Birth	:	17 May 1948
Death	:	5 Jul 2020
Burial	:	Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2938995, -84.2583008
Description	:	John Leo Ritter May 17, 1948- July 5, 2020 John Leo Ritter, age 72, of Napoleon, Ohio passed away Sunday July 5, 2020. He was born to the late Gaylord “Jiggs” and Viola (Lulfs) Ritter. On September 15, 1968 he married Linda S. Gerken, who preceded him in death April 2017. He was a 1966 graduate of Napoleon High School. Drafted in March 1968, John served two years in the US Army, including one year in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry. John is survived by three children, Mark (Joann) Ritter of Holgate, Shelley Ritter of Napoleon, and... Read More	John Leo Ritter May 17, 1948- July 5, 2020 John Leo Ritter, age 72, of Napoleon, Ohio passed away Sunday July 5, 2020. He was born to the late Gaylord “Jiggs” and Viola (Lulfs) Ritter. On September 15, 1968 he married Linda S. Gerken, who preceded him in death April 2017. He was a 1966 graduate of Napoleon High School. Drafted in March 1968, John served two years in the US Army, including one year in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry. John is survived by three children, Mark (Joann) Ritter of Holgate, Shelley Ritter of Napoleon, and Joni (Troy) Pedraza of Napoleon. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Joscelyne Garrison, James Hall, Kegean and Anna Ritter, Shayna and Sydney Eberle, and Lindsy Pedraza and sister, Mary Jo Grycza. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Gavin and Paige Pedraza. John was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and DAV. He was a life member of the American Motorcycle Association and the Thistle Down Flyers. He was also a member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics and the NRA. John enjoyed buying, riding and selling motorcycles. He loved building and flying RC Airplanes. He enjoyed deer hunting with his dad, son and grandson. Most of all he loved his grandchildren, watching them grow up and going to their school programs. A memorial service for John will be held Saturday, July 25 at Oberhaus Park, 750 West Maumee, Napoleon, at 4 pm. Interment will take place a later date in Riverview Memory Gardens.

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John Leo Ritter's memorial is located at: Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did John Leo Ritter death?
John Leo Ritter death on 5 Jul 2020 in
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Latitude: 41.2938995
Longitude: -84.2583008

Family Members:

Parent

Gaylord Ritter

(1920 - 2009)

Viola Lulfs Ritter

(1922 - 2007)

Spouse

Linda S. Gerken Ritter

(1948 - 2017)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverview Memory Gardens
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2938995, -84.2583008

2. Rohn Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2963982, -84.2643967

3. Huse Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2851982, -84.2464981

4. Hohenberger Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2728004, -84.2705994

5. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

6. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

7. Parry Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2230988

8. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

9. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

10. Brinkman Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2108002

11. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

12. Old Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2458687, -84.2483139

13. Florida Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3252335, -84.2016220

14. Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2366982, -84.2363968

15. Huston Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3053017, -84.1680984

16. Hill Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2242012, -84.2743988

17. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

18. Brey Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

19. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

20. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

21. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

22. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

23. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Adams Ridge, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3631060, -84.3060610

24. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200