William O. Ritchey Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to William O. Ritchey of Belleville, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. William left this world on March 7, 2025 at the age of 69, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As William departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though William may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy William leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William J. Ritchey and Eleanor E. Ritchey (Powell); his daughter Carolyn M. Ritchey; and his siblings, Jack Powell, Junior Powell, Eileen Conley and Lillian Ritchey.
He is survived by: his daughter Patricia Rardin (James) of Godfrey, IL; and his grandchildren, Billy Reibel, Andrea Ritchey, Elizabeth Ritchey and Lindsey Reibel.
