Carl E. Ritchison, 86, Warsaw, passed away at 6:27 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018, in his residence.
He was born May 2, 1932, in Tennessee City, Tenn., to Jesse Lloyd and Edna Pearl Ewing Ritchison. On June 23, 1962, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Werstler in Pierceton. He lived most of his life and all of his marriage in Kosciusko County.
Carl proudly served his country in the United States Army. He served in the motor pool unit and reached the rank of sergeant during the Korean War. After returning home, he worked for Farm Bureau Co-op for 15 years, then he worked for the Penguin Point franchise from 1967 until 1997, when he retired.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Warsaw, and sang in the church choir for 50 years. In addition, he was a member of American Legion Post 49, Pierceton Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite-Fort Wayne and the Kosciusko County Shrine Club, where he served as past president in 1982 and a member of the Mini Biker Patrol.
Carl loved spending time with his family over spring breaks in Florida at Daytona Beach. A very memorable time in his life took place on Septe. 27, 2017, when he was able to participate in The Honor Flight trip 25 to Washington, D.C.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Ritchison, Warsaw; son, Rock L. (spouse Jennifer), Booneville; brothers, Fearol Baxter and Robin Ritchison, both of Tippecanoe; and grandchildren, Kelli (spouse Adam) Lehman, Newburgh, and Troy Ritchison, Booneville.
He was preceded in death by three siblings.
Visitation is scheduled from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, with a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m., in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, in Trinity United Methodist Church, Warsaw. Pastor Ernie Troxell will officiate. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery with military honors.
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Memorials to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607; or Trinity United Methodist Church, 832 E. Center St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
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