RITTER, Ella M. (1896-1987)

RITTER, RIEHM, GAMBELL, HAUGEN, SMITH

Posted By: Hancock Co Genealogical Society
Date: 1/28/2024 at 12:21:35

Ella Mae Ritter
1896-1987

Services for Ella Mae Ritter, 91, of Garner, who died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1987, at Concord Manor Care Center in Garner were held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5 at the United Methodist Church in Garner with Rev. Jerry Wolcott as officiant.

Mrs. Richard Johnson, organist, accompanied soloist, Mrs. W.J. Mack. Ushers were Ben Riemer and John Humphrey.

Casketbearers were Curtis Blank, Anton Trca, Leon Kropp, Marvin Johnson, Robert Hestad and William DeKruif.

Burial was in Madison Township Cemetery in Forest City. Visitation was held at the Cataldo Funeral Chapel in Garner.

Ella Mae Ritter, the daughter of George and Kate (Riehm) Ritter, was born November 18, 1896 on a farm southeast of Hayfield. After attending school, she farmed north of Hayfield with her brother, Rolland and her sister, Blanche, for 57 years. She had resided at Concord Manor Care Center in Garner with her sister, Blanche, after their farm sale, October 31, 1987.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church and U.M.W. in Garner.

She is survived by her niece, Ina Mae Gambell; a great niece, Bernie Haugen, and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Rolland "Bud" Ritter and two sisters, Mrs. Lorna Smith and Blanche Ritter, who died November 26, 1987.

source: Leader & Signal, Garner, Iowa, 9 Dec 1987, page 3, column 3