Joe Louis “Pap” Ritchie's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2024 in Sardis, Ohio

Joe Louis “Pap” Ritchie

September 5, 1937 - January 3, 2024 (86 years old)

Sardis, Ohio

Joe Louis “Pap” Ritchie's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2024 in Sardis, Ohio

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Joe Louis “Pap” Ritchie

September 5, 1937 - January 3, 2024 (86 years old)

Sardis, Ohio

Joe Louis Ritchie Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joe Louis Ritchie of Sardis, Ohio, who passed away on January 3, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe Louis Ritchie to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Conrad Ritchie and Bertha Virginia Leasure Ritchie; his wife Janet Kay Pittman Ritchie; his daughter Joetta Virginia Todd; and his siblings, Anna Riggenbach (Homer), William "Buddy" Ritchie (Nora), Carol Busche (Floyd), Shirley Jowers (Marvin) and Dwight "Bus" Ritchie.

He is survived by: his daughter Julia Kay Bell (Greg); his sister Betty Lou Brown; his granddaughters, Kaylea Marie, Faith Elizabeth and Rebecca Lynn Bell; and his son-in-law David Todd. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Antioch Emergency Squad, c/o Nancy Langsdorf, 38371 State Route 800, Sardis, Ohio 43946 or to the Colonial Baptist Church, 201 Gumps Lane, Wintersville, Ohio 43953.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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