Richard C. Rittmann, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022.
He was born February 3, 1929, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Carl and Martha (Willich) Rittmann.
He graduated from Central High School in 1946.
Richard served in the US Army, from 1946 to 1951. He served in occupied Japan and the Korean Conflict.
He married, Iva Jean Kessler on February 3, 1954.
Richard was an insurance agent and retired from American National Insurance Company.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Betty Bent.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Iva Jean; children, Angela Klein (John), Eric Rittmann (Judith), Sally Ballard (Robert), William Rittmann (Krista); 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Everett Rittmann (Linda); sister, Eileen Schottel; numerous nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
