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Wayne & Linda Elston pledged to donate to WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (1986)
Monday, May 9, 2022
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Cheryl Rowley posted a condolence
Saturday, May 7, 2022
My sympathy to the Families of Bob, I had the privilege of Bob as my first year of high school in 1984. He also had taught my father math and Militia many years earlier. Later in my life I I encountered Bob as a volunteer at Huronlea Home where I would also have the honour of providing care later for him in his last living years.
Rhue In Freiden Bob,
I will miss you greatly,
Cheryl (Dickert) Rowley
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Julie Riding posted a condolence
Friday, April 29, 2022
Karen, Jim and David.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Your father was a man of such regal bearing, knowledge and kindness. I last saw him at a spring barbecue at the golf club. It was not possible for me to accept his kind offer to call him Bob… “thank you Mr. Ritter”.
We have in common the experience of growing up as children of men of Madill… your father sent kind and personalized messages upon the loss of both of my parents.
Rest Easy, Mr. Ritter.
Sincerely,
Julie Riding (Gnay)
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Peter and Marlene Hemingway donated to WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (1986)
Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Peter and Marlene Heminway posted a condolence
Thursday, April 28, 2022
We wish to send our sincere condolences to Mr. Ritter's family. He was our teacher at Wingham District High School. Many times we have reminised how fortunate we were to have such capable teachers that practised their profession with great thoughtfulness and kindness. Mr. Ritter was certainly one such teacher. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peter and Marlene Hemingway
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Gloria Bennett posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Just to let you know that I really enjoyed the times that I spent with your father. As a young girl I remember all the nice visits that your parents made to our family home in St. Jacobs. Grandpa Steiner loved to see them. Much more recently, times spent with Ray Gabel to go out for lunch with your father were also very enjoyable. Your Dad was a very fine man. I'm sure that you will miss him greatly.
Sincerely,
Gloria (Steiner) Bennett
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Carol Hamilton posted a condolence
Monday, April 25, 2022
My sincere condolences to Bob’s loved ones. His truly was ‘A Life Well Lived’! Blessings, in your many happy memories!
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Barrie W Paul posted a condolence
Sunday, April 24, 2022
I will remember Mr. Ritter as my commander while in army cadets and as a pillar of strength while he oversaw and kept order at the High school that I attended from 1966- 1970. R.I.P. and Semper Phi .
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Al/Roelie Leggatt donated to WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (1986)
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to the Ritter family. Bob was a humble, perfect gentleman. RIP Bob.
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Murray and Patricia Hunter posted a condolence
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Dear Karen, Jim, David and Families,
We extend our sympathy to the Ritter family on the death of a father and grandfather. Mr. Ritter was a special individual who contributed much to Wingham and Huron County. We have fond recollections of the years we spent togther at F.E. Madill S.S. Treasure the memories of the times you shared with him.
Patricia and Murray Hunter
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Paul & Sandy Conrad posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
We were saddened to hear of the passing of our "Uncle Bob," as he was affectionately known to us. We very much enjoyed our telephone conversations with him over the years, especially during his stay at the Huronlea Home. We shared family stories, many memories and much laughter, despite the challenging times he faced with the restrictions at the Home.
Bob was a remarkable man and leader who achieved much in his lifetime. He touched and influenced many people through his life experiences.
We will miss him until such time as we meet again through Jesus Christ's promise of eternal life.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Paul and Sandy Conrad
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Al/Roelie Leggatt donated to WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (1986)
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
I had the privilege of knowing Bob as a student at Wingham DHS and later on as a member of the local militia where Bob was our Lt/Col A true 'gentleman' and mentor. Our deepest sympathies to the family
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William Kennedy posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Deepest condolences to the Ritter clan from the entire Kennedy family. Bob was our high school principal and neighbour for many years. He was always willing to help as a respected teacher and member of the community. His wise counsel will be missed by all. To coin a phrase " a life well lived ".
Don and Nancy, John and Joann, Bill and Anna Kennedy.
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Barry and Dianne Simpson posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Please send our condolences to the Ritter family. Bob was my first VP and then my Principal. He was both an excellent administrator and man, even though he recruited me to be the cadet band instructor. Bob always had your back.
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Sheila Prescott posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Condolences to all the Ritter family. Mr. Ritter was my teacher at Wingham District High School from Grade 10 to Grade 12. One of my favourite teachers , one who was always willing to help when you needed it. Now he is at peace and we all have our treasured, precious memories to share. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sheila (Blsck) Prescott
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Terry Schiestel posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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My Principle all through high school . He always had everyone's respect. Visually you could tell he was a leader .
My condolences to the family of a fine outstanding man .
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Donald W Slimmon donated to WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (1986)
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Lori Malhiot posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
I remember Mr. Ritter(Bob) from F.E. Madill and ran into him many times while visiting my Uncle George at Huronlea. We always had a great chat. Condolences.
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Norm Corrin posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
I remember Mr. Ritter as VP, leader of the Cadet program and for one memorable visit to his office on a matter of mutual concern.
He was impressive for his leadership even to a kid with little experience of life. He will be remembered by literally thousands of students spread across the world. Blessings on the whole family in this time of grieving.
Norm Corrin
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Tim&Marg Willis donated to WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (1986)
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Bob was a great friend for almost 60 years. A wonderful teacher and a good mentor. I used to phone him on November 5th and ask him what day it was and he usually got it right, Guy Fawks Day, the day when Guy Fawks was burned in effigy in the England for planning to blowup the Parliament Buildings in London on November the 5th 1705. Bob enjoyed history and we often had good chats on the phone after the pandemic started. We both served in the Military, he was Canadian Army I was, I was Royal Navy, we were both in the services at about the same time, the early fifties. But in different countries. As a a school administrator he was tops, he made us proud to be a member of the staff. He also produced and published a history of the school. We all loved Bob may he rest in peace.
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Rick and Pauline Clarke lit a candle
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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BYRON ADAMS posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Saddened to hear of the passing of my old teacher - my condolences to the family
Byron Adams
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Steve & Patti Nixon posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Our condolences to the family, Mr. Ritter was a fair and well respected principal and as a student of F.E Madill he was an outstanding leader in the school and the community.
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Marc and Mary Forrest posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
It was my privilege to have known and to have worked with Bob. He was my VP and later my principal. He genuinely cared for and supported both students, and staff at the school. Our condolences to Bob's family. Mary and Marc Forrest
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David Bender posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
The first time I met Bob was in 1963. I was a first year teacher and he had just become the Vice Principal. He was an outstanding VP and later Principal. My condolences to the family....David Bender
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Jeannette King lit a candle
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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RIP Mr. Ritter- a wonderful example of a life well lived and a good example of a leader in education.
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Bruce Cameron donated to WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (1986)
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Dear Karen, Jim, David and families,
I am just one of the thousands of students who benefitted from Mr. Ritter's interest in our education and personal development. I am sorry for your loss.
Bruce Cameron
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Joanne Hickey posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
To Bob's family
I met your Dad several years ago at Huronlea. He was one of the most caring, appreciative and supportive gentlemen I have ever met. A very calm man who truly enjoyed talking with others. My sincere sympathy to you.
Joanne
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Rod Cameron posted a condolence
Monday, April 18, 2022
My condolences to the Ritter family. Mr. Ritter (Major Ritter) was my Vice Principal at WDHS and CO at the 99th Battery during the 60s. He was a steady influence on my academics and my stint in Cadets and the Militia. Great memories of a gentleman who cared about his charges on a personal level. I recall a number of interviews about the incongruity between my abilities and my school performance. He was right but as a late bloomer, I didn't realize it at the time.
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Mary Ann Cruickshank donated to WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION (1986)
Monday, April 18, 2022
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Mary Ann Cruickshank posted a condolence
Monday, April 18, 2022
My condolences to Mr. Ritter's family. He was a wonderful man. I had the opportunity to work with him for many years at F.E. Madill. He was a man who commanded such great respect from those of us who worked with him. In fact, before he left Wingham, he lived a couple of doors down the street from my mother at Junction Place and I would see him quite regularly. I never called him anything other than "Mr. Ritter", even though he told me many times that I could call him "Bob". My responses was always - "Okay, Mr. Ritter". I hope all your wonderful memories of him will help you through this difficult time. May he rest peacefully.
Mary Ann Cruickshank
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Doug and Nancy Aitchison posted a condolence
Monday, April 18, 2022
Condolences to the family. Bob hired me to work at F.E. Madill in 1975. I always enjoyed seeing him and his wife when they were grocery shopping in Wingham. He will be missed and you all will have great memories.
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Kathy (Guest) White posted a condolence
Monday, April 18, 2022
Mr. Ritter was my high school VP in the early 70s, during a volatile time of change and challenge. Through it all, he remained a fine example to us of fairness and respect. Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss of such a good man. ~ Kathy (Guest) White
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Doris Taylor posted a condolence
Monday, April 18, 2022
Mr. Ritter was vice principal and my English teacher at Wngham High School back in the 1960's. Then I reconnected with him in the years before the pandemic when he attended the Seniors Dining Program in Wingham where I volunteered. He was a true gentleman and a very interesting person. I followed my career path thanks to him. My sincere sympathy to his family. You will miss your dad. He was very proud of all his family.
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Randy & Helen MacKay posted a condolence
Monday, April 18, 2022
My CONDOLANCES to Karen Jim David and Familys
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Jim &Cheryl Saint lit a candle
Monday, April 18, 2022
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Our deepest condolences Bob was a wonderful gentleman a truly wonderful man Cheryl & Jim Saint
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Anita Frayne posted a condolence
Monday, April 18, 2022
My condolences to you, Karen, and to all of your family on the passing of your Dad. I have a good memory of being billeted to your home during the Storm of '71. Hope all is well with you. Anita (Hogan) Frayne
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Ken Wood posted a condolence
Monday, April 18, 2022
To Bob’s family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend and valued colleague. He and I spent countless hours together at the school on the hill. He was the most dedicated and organized person, and working together made me appreciate those characteristics.
I always enjoyed our telephone chats since he was in Brussels.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you now.
Ken & Marilyn Wood
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Family of Robert Ritter uploaded photo(s)
Monday, April 18, 2022
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Bob Ritter's Ahnentafel (Ancestor Table)
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The family of Robert Peter Ritter CD, BA uploaded a photo
Monday, April 18, 2022
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