Paul R Ritthaler Obituary
The memory of Paul R Ritthaler of Morton, Illinois, born in Groveland, Illinois, who passed away on May 31, 2024 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul R Ritthaler to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Paul farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Paul is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Ritthaler and Jennie Ritthaler (Moser); and his siblings, Chauncy Ritthaler and Virginia Ritthaler. He is survived by: his wife Lois Fern Schappaugh; his son Bradley Paul Ritthaler (Lynn) of Peoria; his grandson Nicholas Paul Ritthaler; and his sisters, Marylou Birkey of Morton and Darlene Schimmelpfennig (Robert) of Morton.
Memorial contributions may be given to Pekin Bible Church, 2405 Court Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.