John Louis Ritter

1917 - 2012

John Louis Ritter obituary, 1917-2012, Salt Lake City, UT

BORN

1917

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Evans & Early Mortuary

574 East 100 South

Salt Lake City, Utah

John Ritter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 4, 2012.

John (Jack) Louis Ritter
"Lived by the Golden Rule"

Jack Ritter, 94, passed away on February 4, 2012. He was born on May 27, 1917, in Lewellen, Nebraska to Frank and Beatrice Ritter. He is pre-deceased by brothers Bea, Ray, and Gene and sisters Mary Etta and Alice.

On July 4, 1941, Jack married Barbara Buckland (1920-2003) in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Jack is survived by his children Jean Newton (Tom), John Ritter (Jan), and Frank Ritter (Gladys) and grandchildren Scott, Adam, Frank, and Mallory.

Jack had a long career as a dispatcher on the UP Railroad. He will be remembered for his friendliness, generosity and helpfulness to family, neighbors, and friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 10, at 1:00 p.m. at Wasatch Presbyterian Church, 1626 South 1700 East with a reception to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.evans-earlymortuary.com.

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February 13, 2012

We were both young train dispatchers and had the honor of working with your Dad. He was the last of a bygone era. He wore a suit and tie everyday with a watch fob. He was so proud to be a train dispatcher and he was meticulous about record keeping and knowing every aspect of his territory. He was a very nice gentlemen. May he rest in peace. Steve and Sue Madsen (SHM and SAM)

February 8, 2012

Debi Poulsen

Dear Ritter Family,

It was truely an honor to care for Jack. He was a very dear man with much to give. It has been such a pleasure getting to know you all better. Your family will be in my prayers during these difficult days.

Sincerely,

Debi Poulsen RN - Curo Hospice

February 7, 2012

Carl A. Taylor

The Carl A. Taylor family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult of times.

-=Carl A. Taylor=-

February 7, 2012

Jed Dewsnup

My condolences for your loss. John, you could always tell there were great memories and lots of love when you would talk about your father. May the good memories and love remain and support you in this time.

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