Robert Lee Ritchie 1937-2022

He was born Sept. 26, 1937, in Damascus, a son of the late LeRoy and Mary Carr Ritchie.

Robert had worked as a welder and served in the U.S. Army.

Robert had a love and talent for music, and in his younger years of life composed songs and performed with his band.

He had a need to keep busy and enjoyed tinkering with objects and fixing miscellaneous things. Outside of his hobbies, Robert spent his time making family and friends laugh and smile with his bright and energetic personality.

He had the art of conversation, in which time conversing with him over a few cups of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee could easily be lost. Anyone who knew Robert would say that “time spent with him, was time well spent.” Robert was loved beyond words and will be missed.

He is survived by his daughters, Virginia Ritchie, Deborah (John) Kanos, Karen Ritchie and Sherry Dieter; sons, Randy (Gina), Rocky (Robin), Terry (Ronda), Mary (Tammy), Scott and Gregory Ritchie; a sister, Freda Ritchie; and 23 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille I. (Carlisle) Ritchie, on Dec. 12, 2012; a son, Robert Lee Ritchie Jr.; and seven sisters and four brothers.

Private arrangements are being held.

Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

To view Robert’s obituary, send condolences, visit www.starkmemorial.com.

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