Billy G. Ritcha Obituary

Billy G. Ritcha (Hutchinson, Kansas) passed away on October 7, 2026. Billy, born on February 6, 1935 in Nickerson, Kansas, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Billy G. Ritcha to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Olin E. Ritcha and Pearl L. Ritcha (Boyer); his wife Janet F. McGonigle; and his siblings, Virginia, Eldon and Don.

He is survived by: his brother Norman; his children, Tamise Schwan (Kerry) and Tod Ritcha (Cindy); his grandchildren, Jeffrey Ritcha (Mitzi), Brandon Ritcha (Madison), Michelle Ritcha, Matthew Schwan and Rene Duell (Aaron); and his great grandchildren, Brooklynn, Dayton, Malia, Gunner, Alexavier, Bodhi, Sebastian, Kamila, Waylon, Reagan, Aiden, Holly, Alister, Felicity and Lydia.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 11th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Elliott Chapel (1219 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS 67501). A celebration of life will be held on Monday, October 12th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Elliott Mortuary (1219 N Main St, Hutchinson, KS 67501).

Memorials are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church, Schowalter Villa or Salthawk Community Support, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main St., Hutchinson, KS 67501.