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.