David Ritter

David A. “Dave” Ritter, age 84 years, of West Bend, was called home to be with the Lord on Aug. 30, 2021, at Compassionate Heights in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born on Nov. 9, 1936, in Milwaukee to George and Gladys Ritter  (nee Jenkinson).

Dave was a machinist at Babcock & Wilcox Co. 

Woodworking and building doll houses were his hobbies. In his younger years, he could be found hunting and fishing. 

An avid county-western music fan, he attended numerous concerts, including Jean Shepard, The Letterman, Mel Tillis, T.G. Sheppard, Mickey Gilley, Charley Pride, Marty Stuart and many, many more.

Those Dave leaves behind to cherish his memory include his fiancée Kathleen Vaughan (nee Bruendl); daughter Pam (Gary) Bares; two granddaughters, Dayna Bares and Nikki (Nick) Oelke; three great-grandsons, Isaac, Cullin and Easton Oelke; other relatives; and friends.

In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his brother William (Joyce) Ritter.

A Mass of Christian burial for Dave was held on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Parish in the Town of Barton.

Interment occurred at Washington County Memorial Park in West Bend.

Dave’s family greeted relatives and friends at Church on Wednesday.

Please direct memorials to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.

Dave’s family extends their heartfelt appreciation to Father Pat Wendt for celebrating the Mass and the staff at Compassionate Heights and Preceptor Hospice for the loving care they provided.

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Dave’s arrangements. Additional information and guest book may be found at www.myrhum-patten.com.