William H. Ritzel Obituary
We bid farewell to William H. Ritzel of Bradenton, Florida, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 18, 2025 at the age of 80. William touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William H. Ritzel to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may William find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard (Helen Ritzel) and NJ. He is survived by: his wife Heidi (Diercksen); his brother Dick Ritzel (Jan) of Vero Beach, FL; and his brother-in-law Pete Diercksen (Pat) of Castleton, VT. He is also survived by nieces and nephews along with innumerable friends.
In lieu of flowers, you may honor Bill's memory by making donations to the ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION at http://www.alz.org., the American Indian College Fund at https://collegefund.org, or the Best Friends Animal Society at https://bestfriends.org.
