1938
William
2023
William R. Ritter
August 29, 1938 — July 29, 2023
William R. Ritter, 84 years of age of Mantzville, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania.
Born Monday, August 29,1938 in Lime Port, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles, and Perma (Cressman) Ritter. Bill was also predeceased by siblings, Leonard Ritter, and Dorothy Madle.
Surviving are; his wife of 62 years, Marion W. (Weaver) Ritter; daughter, Jill L. Skoutelas; grandson, Nicholas Skoutelas.
A graduate of the former Coopersburg High School, from a class of 27 students, Bill went on the serve Honorably in the United States Army. Bill owned and operated his own construction company in the Limeport area for many years. Later he continued his work with A.P. Houser of Emmaus. His whole life was spent working hard to provide for his family and was nothing shy of amazing. Many of his weekends he spent with his family either in the barn or at horse shows. After purchase of their property in Mantzville and some extensive renovations he and Marion moved there to continue the work. After retirement he found enjoyment cruising in the Cadillac, trips to the Casino, watching MeTV and watching his grandson grow up.
Private interment Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, Pennsylvania.
Arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
online condolences or a fond memory of Bill can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Monday, August 29,1938 in Lime Port, Pennsylvania the son of the late Charles, and Perma (Cressman) Ritter. Bill was also predeceased by siblings, Leonard Ritter, and Dorothy Madle.
Surviving are; his wife of 62 years, Marion W. (Weaver) Ritter; daughter, Jill L. Skoutelas; grandson, Nicholas Skoutelas.
A graduate of the former Coopersburg High School, from a class of 27 students, Bill went on the serve Honorably in the United States Army. Bill owned and operated his own construction company in the Limeport area for many years. Later he continued his work with A.P. Houser of Emmaus. His whole life was spent working hard to provide for his family and was nothing shy of amazing. Many of his weekends he spent with his family either in the barn or at horse shows. After purchase of their property in Mantzville and some extensive renovations he and Marion moved there to continue the work. After retirement he found enjoyment cruising in the Cadillac, trips to the Casino, watching MeTV and watching his grandson grow up.
Private interment Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville, Pennsylvania.
Arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation services, Inc. 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
online condolences or a fond memory of Bill can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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