Elmer G. Ritter

Elmer Grames Ritter, age 95 of Jackson and formally of Hastings, passed away Monday April 20, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Elmer has been a resident of the Odd Fellow & Rebekah Home in Jackson since 2002. He was born October 8, 1913 in Irving Township, Barry County, the son of Hugh and Lillie (Grames) Ritter. Elmer married Marjorie M. DeBon on March 19, 1939 , she preceded him in death April 6, 2002. He was also preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Elmer worked at the EW Bliss Company, he was a member of the Independent Order Of Odd Fellows # 114 in Eaton Rapids, Hiawatha Rebekah Lodge # 53 in Hastings, and the Martha Rebekah Lodge #2 in Jackson. He enjoyed playing bingo, and jigsaw puzzels. He also served in the United States Army. Elmer is survived by his son Robert Ritter of Aurora, Colorado, sister Opal Curdney of Cotenish, MI. a niece Marie Ribard, and a special friend Gina Cook. Visitation will be held Friday 1 hour prior to service time. Funeral services will be held Friday April 24, 2009 at 12:00 noon at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiating, burial will be at Cressey Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Jackson Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).