Benjamin F. Ritchie Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Benjamin F. Ritchie (La Porte, Texas), who passed away at the age of 92, on February 6, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Benjamin F. Ritchie to show support.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Benjamin leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though Benjamin may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
He is survived by: his children, Dale (Lisa Ritchie) and Patricia (Alfonso Rodriguez); his grandchildren, JoAnna (Brandon), Stephanie (Dustin), Joel and Jonathan (Claudia); and also, Bennett and Atticus. He is also survived by great grandchildren.
Some of his accomplishments and efforts that he was most proud of were his contributions to the Skylab, Apollo and Mercury missions, and the Shuttle program where along the way he earned awards for his efforts including the Zero Defect Astronaut Award and the Silver Snoopy, an honor for those who solved a complex problem that was a barrier to the mission and vision of NASA.
