Dennis Ritchie Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Dennis Ritchie of Wolcottville, Indiana. Dennis, born on December 15, 1955, passed away on July 10, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dennis Ritchie to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alex Ritchie and Sally Ritchie (Combs); and his sister Hazel Ritchie. He is survived by: his wife Dena Ritchie; his children, Taja Ritchie (Josh Wallen) of Wolcottville, Indiana, Jaren Ritchie (Brittany) of Fort Wayne and Chase Ritchie of Wolcottville, Indiana; his grandchildren, Mercedez Ritchie, Jerzee Kay, Kash Kay, Jasmine Ritchie and Taven Ritchie; his siblings, Kathelene Halmagyi (Attila) of Kendallville, Irene Combs (Travis) of Ary, Jackie Griffitts (Michael) of West Liberty, Kentucky, Ary Ritchie (Connie) of Fisty, Ricky Ritchie of Ligonier, Indiana and Jimmy Darrell Ritchie of Ligonier, Indiana; and his brother-in-law Richie Skeels of Ashley, Indiana..
Memorial contributions may be made in Dennis' memory to ARK Animal Rescue and Adoption.
