John E. Ritchie Obituary
The memory of John E. Ritchie of Amanda, Ohio, who passed away on May 23, 2026 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John E. Ritchie to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edgar and Glenna; his brother Donald "Donnie" Ritchie; his half-sisters, Marjorie "Margie" Fosnaugh and Jean Kern; and his daughter Peggy Elder.
He is survived by: his son Hitching Post Ranch; his sister Norma Gray; his wife Judy McKenzie Ritchie; his son Mick; his children-in-law, Lisa Ritchie and Karl Elder; and his grandchildren, Raybecca, Aubrey, Johnny Elder, Tyler Ritchie, Kassidy Camilleri and Samantha Jernstrom.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 7th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Hitching Post Ranch (4904 Hamburg Rd SW, Lancaster, OH 43130).
In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial contributions to Fairhope Hospice, 282 Sells Road, Lancaster, OH 43130 or Meals on Wheels of Fairfield County, Attention: Anna Tobin, 1515 Cedar Hill Road, Lancaster, Ohio 43130.
