Ritter, Floyd W. 1900-1945

Floyd W. Ritter
July 28, 1900-Nov. 22, 1945

Niles Daily Star (Niles, Berrien Co., MI), Friday, November 23, 1945, page 2, col. 8, microfilm Niles District Library

Rites Set for Floyd W. Ritter

After being in ill health for a year, Floyd W. Ritter, 45, of 741 Platt street, died at his home at 6:30 Thursday morning.

Born in Marion, Ind., on July 28, 1900, he came here from Gas City, Ind. 18 years ago and was employed by a St. Paul, Minn. firm

In addition to his widow, Maude, he is survived by a son, Floyd, Jr., with the United States Navy in China, his parents, Gola Ritter, of Gas City, and Mrs. Mary Nichols, of Elwood, Ind.; a sister, Mrs. Mildred Fite, of Elwood,; and two step-brothers, Kenneth and Donald.

Friends may call at the Pifer funeral home where services will be conducted at 2 Monday afternoon by the Rev. L. George Beacock, pastor of the Methodist church. Burial will be in Silverbrook cemetery.