Leonard Ritter

Leonard B. Ritter, age 83 of Grey Eagle died peacefully Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at the CentraCare Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A gathering will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. A private family inurnment will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery in Ward Springs.

Leonard Bernard Ritter was born October 25, 1932 in Birchdale Township, Todd County, Minnesota to Paul and Rose (Minette) Ritter. He completed school until the 8th grade at Ward Springs Country School. On February 5, 1964 he married RoseMary Louise (Erpelding) at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Watkins, MN. The couple raised their 8 children on the farm before separating years later. Leonard farmed and was employed at Fingerhut in St. Cloud for many years. Leonard enjoyed spending time outdoors, being with his family, and talking smart at the cabin.

Leonard is survived by his children, Bob (Lisa Bailey) Ritter of Sauk Centre: Darrin Ritter of Berryville, Virginia; Karla (Rob) Herder of Maricopa, Arizona; Lisa (Jim) Wolbeck of Sauk Centre; Kevin Ritter of Grey Eagle; Brad (Kim Panitzke) Ritter of Sauk Centre; Bonnie (Eric Wright) Ritter of Sartell; grandchildren, Rebekah Stone, Corey Ritter, Casey Ritter, Heather Tepley, Karson Herder, Amber Kramer, Jesse Holmquist, Janet Holmquist, Ryan Ritter, Reece Ritter, and Al Ritter; and many great-grandchildren; brother and sister, Marcy (Wally) Czech of Royalton and Kenny (Rita) Ritter of Sauk Centre.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; son, Marty Ritter; brothers and sisters, Ervin Ritter, Delbert Ritter, Rose Pflipsen, and Marlene Klaphake.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.