Ralph E. Ritz Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Ralph E. Ritz of Rockford, Ohio. Ralph, born on January 7, 1938, passed away on September 5, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ralph E. Ritz to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond Ritz and Treva Ritz (Bruner); his former wife Opal Ritz (Rogers); his wife Nancy Ritz (Rogers); and his siblings, Raymond Ritz (Janet) and Louise Riffell (Bob).
He is survived by: his son Roger Ritz (Terri) of Arcanum; his stepchildren, Amy Rummage (Robert) of North Carolina and Scott Nolte (Jenny) of Michigan; his grandchildren, Kellie Wasson (Ethan), Kimberly Henry (Jake), Rachelle Rummage, Nathan Rummage (Karolina), Sarah Longwell (Matthew), Daniel Rummage, Becca Yarborough (Michael), Bethany Rummage, Eden Rummage, David Rummage, Brenden Nolte, Micah Nolte (Maggie) and Laynie Nolte; his great grandchildren, Braxton, Lynleigh, Grady, Preston, Johnathan and Hope; and his half-sister Dixie Robbins. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Cisco Funeral Home (6921 State Rte 703, Celina, OH 45822). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to EverHeart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway St., Greenville, Ohio 45331.
