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Harry Ritter
April 23, 1952 - March 22, 2021

Harry Ritter, 68, of Oelwein passed away Monday March 22, 2021 at MercyOne in Oelwein.  Services will be private.  A celebration of Harry’s life will be held at a later date.  A memorial fund has been established. 

Harry was born in Rockford, IL on April 23, 1952 to parents Arthur and Dorothy (Clough) Ritter.  He attended Oelwein schools.  Harry served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  On October 30, 1972 he was united in marriage with Mary Latham in Fayette.  Harry retired from Manatt’s after nearly 30 years.  He was a member of Oelwein Odd Rods Car Club.

Left to celebrate Harry’s life are his wife Mary; his children: Jason (Sue Jurgensen) Ritter of Westgate and Joseph (Stephanie) Ritter of Oelwein; his 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; his siblings: Carol (Darrel) Heidt of Allison, Pat (Dan) Krueger of Minnesota, Richard (Karilyn) Ritter of Oelwein and Mike Ritter of Hazleton; his in-laws: Joan Stolfus of Nevada, IA, Carol Nielsen of Oelwein, Ken (Marilyn) Latham of Danville, IL, Bea (Ted) Leonard of Winterset, Linda (Mike) Steil of Fairbank, Jon Latham of Oelwein and Lowell Latham of Oelwein.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings: Tom Ritter and Cheryl Richman.

 

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Vicki Rohrick on March 23, 2021 at 8:37 PM said:

So sorry for your loss! Thoughts and Prayers are with you ??
Suzie and Randy Robinson on March 23, 2021 at 7:57 PM said:

Deeply saddened to hear of Harry’s passing, may your faith ,family and friends help you threw this difficult time prayers to the family and RIP Harry
Danny Stasi on March 23, 2021 at 7:50 PM said:

My very deepest condolences to Harry's family.
Michelle Cole on March 23, 2021 at 6:47 PM said:

So sorry for the loss of Harry. Always loved talking to him about cars.
Tasha Johnson on March 23, 2021 at 5:34 PM said:

So sorry for your loss. Harry was such a great guy!
Jason and Sheila Bents on March 23, 2021 at 5:32 PM said:

So sorry for your loss.
The Larry/Theresa Youngton Family on March 23, 2021 at 5:32 PM said:

You have our deepest condolences. Sorry for your loss.
Les Canfield on March 23, 2021 at 5:03 PM said:

I am sorry for your loss
He was a awesome person
Always funny I talk to
Christina Estep Lane on March 23, 2021 at 5:01 PM said:

So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to you all.
Jesse and Pam Ledesma on March 23, 2021 at 4:41 PM said:

So sorry for your loss
Kathy Wetherbee on March 23, 2021 at 4:39 PM said:

So sorry for your loss.
Anonymous on March 23, 2021 at 4:39 PM said:

So I for your loss
Jeremy Moritz on March 23, 2021 at 4:30 PM said:

Sorry for your loss
Darrin and Angie McCann on March 23, 2021 at 4:29 PM said:

We are so sad to hear about Harry. He was such a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Dana & Diann Smith on March 23, 2021 at 2:07 PM said:

We were saddened to learn of the loss of Harry. I enjoyed visiting with him on Friday nights during the summer. May he rest in peace.

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