Erna Ritter Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Erna Ritter (Valparaiso, Indiana). Erna, born on March 24, 1927, passed away on August 3, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Samuel Gaenzle and Lydia Gaenzle (Vollmer); her sister Hertha Lucht (Walter); and her great-nephew Eric Lucht. She is survived by: her husband Manfred Ritter; her children, Victor Ritter (Christy) and Nora Ritter Sasse; her grandchildren, Connor Sasse (Carly), Austin Sasse (Tiffani) and Dax Ritter; her stepgrandsons, Kirk Kennett and Derek Kennett (Laura); her great grandchildren, Beckham and Olivia Sasse; her nephew Richard Lucht (Cathy); and her great-nephew Alex Lucht (Lauren).

Memorial donations may be made to VNA Hospice of NWI (https://www.vnanwi.org).