Merrill Ritchie Obituary
In loving memory of Merrill Ritchie of Osgood, Indiana, who departed this world on March 8, 2026 at the age of 82. Merrill leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merrill Ritchie to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Johnnie Ritchie of Stanton, KY and Rozella Ritchie (Ritchie); his wife Linda Ritchie (Westerman); and his siblings, Donneta, Sherry, Lisa, Leon, Sherbert and Tim.
He is survived by: his children, Dennis Ritchie (Julie) of Indianapolis, Michelle Koch of Albany, KY, Kimberly McCane (Frank) of Hanover and Bettie Smith (Mike) of Madison; his brothers, Randall Ritchie (Jody) of Stanton, KY and Charlie Ritchie (Sandy) of Stanton, KY; his grandchildren, Tommi, Christopher, Erika, Brittany (Brandon), Jeffrey, Kristen, Emily, Amanda (Dave), Trey, Tanner and Matthew; and his great grandchildren, Rylee, MaKaelynn, Caleb, Brandon, Allison, Weston, Cooper, Ryu, Katelynn, Marzana, Ares, Shawna, Lydia and Harrison.
Memorials may be given in honor of Merrill to Ripley County EMS.
