Charles R. Ritchie

Charles R. Ritchie passed away peacefully at his lake home surrounded by his family on January 6, 2007. A life long resident of Oshkosh, he was born in Racine, WI on April 3, 1920 to Minnie Klinger, and was adopted by Charles and Anna (Prahl) Ritchie.On May 29, 1942 he married Adeline H. Haesler in Ashipun, WI. A graduate of Oshkosh High School, he owned Ritchies Bicycle Shop from 1943-1947, and was later employed by Sears, Roebuck & Co., Canteen Corp., and Handy Foods.Charles was recognized for 50 years of membership by the State of Wisconsin Masonic Lodge, and was an active member of Omro Lodge #168 and the Royal Arch Masons #43. He was also an active member of the Calvary Lutheran Church.He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Adeline Ritchie, and his daughters, Nancy C. Ledding of Longboat Key, FL and Susan and Dr. Maury Berger of Ocala, FL. Charles is further survived by his beloved grandsons, Dr. Aaron Berger and Sacha Comden of New York, NY and, Joel and Elizabeth Berger of Downers Grove, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.An avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed contributing his time and talents to helping his friends and neighbors.His memorial service will be today Monday January 8, 2007 at Noon at the Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home-Eastside with the Revs. Robert Rosenberg, and Tim Routh officiating. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 10:30 AM until the time of the service. Inurnment will be in Lake View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oshkosh Humane Society and to the Calvary Lutheran Church. A Masonic service will be conducted at 11:30 AM.His family wishes to thank Dr. Oyedijo, his staff and Affinity Hospice for their compassionate care.

Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - East



402 Waugoo Avenue
Oshkosh
WI
54901

Monday, January 08, 2007
10:30 AM-Noon



Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home - East



402 Waugoo Avenue
Oshkosh
WI
54901

Monday, January 08, 2007
Noon