Thomas Martin Ritter's obituary , Passed away on July 21, 2025 in Saint Clair, Missouri

Thomas Martin Ritter

June 29, 1938 - July 21, 2025 (87 years old)

Saint Clair, Missouri

Thomas Martin Ritter's obituary , Passed away on July 21, 2025 in Saint Clair, Missouri

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Russell Colonial Funeral Home, Inc.

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Thomas Martin Ritter

June 29, 1938 - July 21, 2025 (87 years old)

Saint Clair, Missouri

Thomas Martin Ritter Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 21, 2025, at the age of 87, Thomas Martin Ritter of Saint Clair, Missouri passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Martin Ritter to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Bernard Ritter and Viola Anna Ritter; his wife Edith Ritter; his former wife Judith Darden; and his siblings, Bernard, Jack, Arthur J., Daniel Ritter and Patricia Hoffmeister.

He is survived by: his children, Martin Ritter of Sullivan, MO, Lori Ritter of St. Clair, MO, Teresa Ritter of Edmonds, WA and Michelle Ritter (Kevin Reed) of Edmonds, WA; his daughter-in-law Amy Weida of St. Clair, MO; his grandchildren, Jade Walther, Kindra Ritter, Osborne Niggli, Jasper Niggli, Reyna Marquez and Ruby Marquez; his great grandchildren, Lainey and Mia Walther; his brother Jerome Ritter of St. Clair, MO; and his sister-in-law Georgia Ritter of Washington, MO. He is also survived by six step-children, many step-grandchildren, many step-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Russell Colonial Funeral Home (530 E Springfield Rd, St Clair, MO 63077). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the American Legion Hall (215 W Gravois Ave, St Clair, MO 63077).

In lieu of Flowers memorials may be made to Tom Ritter Scholarship C/O ECC Foundation P.O. Box 387 Union, MO. 63084.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Russell Colonial Funeral Home, Inc.



Sat

Aug 23

Visitation

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Russell Colonial Funeral Home
530 E Springfield Rd, St Clair, MO 63077

Sat

Aug 23

Memorial service

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Russell Colonial Funeral Home
530 E Springfield Rd, St Clair, MO 63077

Sat

Aug 23

Celebration of life

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

American Legion Hall
215 W Gravois Ave, St Clair, MO 63077

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