DeWayne James Ritzschke Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of DeWayne James Ritzschke of Donnelly, Minnesota, who passed away on February 25, 2023 at the age of 65. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Perry Raymond and Ardith Rosette Lorraine Ritzschke (Bailey Jones); his siblings, Carolyn Smith, Barb Kruize and Donald Ritzschke; his nephew Kory Kruize; and his great-niece Kenzie Kraft.
He is survived by: his significant other Deanna Heuer of Donnelly; his siblings, Karen Boothby (Dale) of Wheaton, Ardith Nefzger of Erskine, Robert Ritzschke (Jean) of Alberta and Gary "Pinkie" Ritzschke (Janet Hagen) of Kensington; and his siblings-in-law, Larry Smith of Roseberg, OR, Bill Kruize of Fergus Falls and Jackie Ritzschke of Denton, TX. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and extended family.
DeWayne donated his time to the Donnelly Threshing Bee, working with engines, and doing concrete and construction work.