Frederick Elwood Ritter Obituary
Frederick Elwood Ritter, born on August 28, 1938, passed away on November 14, 2026. Frederick leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Junior Ritter and Bernice Fay Ritter; his son Steven Frederick Ritter; and his brother Jimmie Delane Ritter. He is survived by: his wife Joan Marie Pyles; his daughters, Leslie Johns (Ron) and Terri Ritter; and his grandchildren, Suzanne Watts, John Moore Sr., Bradley Johns, Kyle Bowen and Luke Smith. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Brinsfield Funeral Home & Crematory (30195 Three Notch Rd, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622). A prayer will be held on Wednesday, November 18th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 19th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church (4535 Piney Church Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602). A burial will be held on Thursday, November 19th 2026 at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, or Hospice of The Chesapeake.
