Norman Ritthaler's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2025 in Alpena, Michigan

Norman Ritthaler

September 21, 1942 - August 16, 2025 (82 years old)

Alpena, Michigan

Norman Ritthaler's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2025 in Alpena, Michigan

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McWilliams Funeral Home, Inc.

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Norman Ritthaler

September 21, 1942 - August 16, 2025 (82 years old)

Alpena, Michigan

Norman Ritthaler Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Norman Ritthaler (Alpena, Michigan), who passed away at the age of 82, on August 16, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ida Ritthaler (Liske) and Edward Ritthaler. He is survived by: his wife Linda Ritthaler (Bonham); his children, Douglas, Darcie Ritthaler (Moss), Darin, Indah Ritthaler (Jono) and Dawn (Griffin); his grandchildren, Brittney (Frizzell), Derrick Sheppard, Ethan Frizzell, Morgan, Ryn Rittlee, Kyle, Haley Harris, Joseph Frizzell, Andrew Moss (AJ), Karissa Ritthaler, David Moss, Annastasia Ritthaler, Carson, Kenndy Sheppard, Connelly and Tallulah Harris; his siblings, Edward Ritthaler, Arlene Meyers, Diane Ritthaler, Betty Tolsdorf, Floyd Ritthaler, Carol Kaiser, Gayle Thibault and Wendy Thibault; Janet Thibault and Judy Schiller. He is also survived by 22 nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Norman's memory may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice Foundation, https://www.htohhfoundation.org; and St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hubbard Lake, MI. The family has chosen to send donations to St. Paul Lutheran ChurchDonate Now (https://www.stpaulhubbardlake.org) Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Heart to Heart HospiceDonate Now (https://www.htohhfoundation.org) Donate to Charity Keep Norman's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McWilliams Funeral Home, Inc.



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Aug 21

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McWilliams Funeral Home
504 W Washington Ave, Alpena, MI 49707

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Aug 22

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St. Paul Lutheran Church
6891 Nicholson Hill Rd, Hubbard Lake, MI 49747

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Aug 22

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St. Paul Lutheran Church
6891 Nicholson Hill Rd, Hubbard Lake, MI 49747

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