Willis Charles Ritz Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Willis Charles Ritz of Woodway, Texas, born in OKeene, Oklahoma, whose life came to an end on May 4, 2025 at the age of 94, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, A. L. Ritz (Andy) and Alyce Ritz (Webster); his siblings, Betty Ritz, Doris Young and Lewis Ritz (Jack); his in-laws, Geoffrey and May Eglen; and his siblings-in-law, Kenny Garner, Lew Bregenzer and Johnnie Ritz.
He is survived by: his wife Jean Elizabeth Eglen of Woodway, TX; his children, Priscilla Barnes (Bill) of Hennessey, OK, Jeanette Little (Russell) of Fort Worth, TX, Elizabeth Guyton (Randall) of Seaside, FL and William Ritz (Stacy) of Waco, TX.; his grandchildren, Aaron Barnes (Leslie) of Kearney, MO, Adam Barnes (Brandi) of Stillwater, OK, Jason Barnes (Kendra) of Edmond, OK, Ronnie Woolbright (Heather) of Burleson, TX, Sara Ratliff (Justin), Paul Woolbright (Katie) of Euless, TX, David Woolbright (Yami), Meg Pisacane (Austin) of Austin, TX, Olivia Stringer (Slater), Kathryn Ritz of Lorena, TX and Macyn Pierce of Lorena, TX; his siblings, Dan Ritz (Kathy) of Mineola, TX, Jim Ritz (Donna) of Piedmont, OK, Terry Ritz (Judy) of Sachse, TX, Alyce Bregenzer of Hennessey, OK and Carolyn Winter (Don) of Enid, OK; and his siblings-in-law, Barbara Garner of Dereham, UK and Derek Eglen (Jo). He is also survived by 19 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International in memory of Willis Charles Ritz for placement of Bibles. Donations may be made online at http://www.gideons.org or mailed to The Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214.
