Freddie E. Ritter, Sr., 74, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024.
He was born September 20, 1949 to Eugene and Willie in Paragould, Arkansas.
Freddie enjoyed being the business owner of Ritter Tree Service for over 50 years. He always enjoyed being outside and on-the-go. But most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jeff Ritter; grandchild, Tyler Payne; and sibling, Jerry Ritter.
Survivors include his children, Freddie Jr., Jerry, Kathy, Ronnie, and Brian Ritter; grandchildren, Nikki (Brandon), Kayla, Thomas (Tresity), Jacob, Nick, Jeremy, Seth, Michael, Aariah, Lashay, Libby, Blayton, Bryson, and Regan; great-grandchildren, Braylon, Lincoln, Hudsyn, Ace’Lynn, Kweene, Ka’Zarah, Taisley, Dayton, Erileaina, Zayah, Drayven, Maddie, and Zoey.
Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Online guest book and obituary at www.simplifyfunerals.com.
