Obituary of Michael Ritter

Michael Lee Ritter, age 55, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2009 at his home in Leoti, Kansas. Mike was born September 11, 1953 at Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Phillip William and Idabelle Lee Stebens Ritter. He had been a Leoti resident since 1976 moving from Garden City, Kansas. He was a former Wichita County law enforcement officer and Wichita County Road Department Supervisor. He was a Viet Nam veteran serving in the United States Army. Mike's memberships include- First Baptist Church- Garden City, Kansas V.F.W. Post #6752- Leoti, Kansas Leoti Volunteer Fire Department- " Leoti E.M.S.- " He was a former Director and Instructor of Wichita County E.M.S. , as well as a former Boy Scout Leader, Hunter Safety Instructor and was a member of the Kansas Police Officers Association. On July 29, 1978 he married Ruth Dierks at Leoti, Kansas. She survives. Mike's other surviving family members include- One daughter- Laura Lee Fox- Leoti, Kansas One son â Michael Gene Ritter- Plano, Texas A grandson- Lane Michael Plowman- Leoti, Kansas Two aunts- Raney Kimsey- Garden City, Kansas Betty Harsh- " Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Leoti, Kansas with Pastor Gary Salmans officiating. Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery, Leoti, Kansas with military honors provided by the United States Army Funeral Honors Detail from Fort Riley, Kansas. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday and from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas. Memorials may be given to the donor's choice in care of the funeral home.