Wayne Malcolm Ritter

Wayne Malcolm Ritter, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, at the age of 80. He was the loving husband to the late Shirley C. Ritter for 51 years. Born December 25th, 1944, to his beloved parents, the late John E. Ritter & Beatrice L. Ritter.

Wayne survived by his two children: Jeannine Ritter Naquin (Sean) and Christopher Ritter, his grandchildren; Owen Naquin, Emily Naquin, Adeline Naquin, & Bryce Ritter and his three siblings; John Ritter, David Ritter (Linda) and Steve Ritter (Kathy); along with many other family and friends.

Wayne was a graduate of Broadmoor High School in Baton Rouge & Southeastern University in Hammond, LA. He began his career with the State of Louisiana as an accountant with the Department of Revenue and retired as an accountant with the Department of Corrections.

He had a love for all things to do with radios. Wayne had a collection of cb radios, shortwave radios, and police scanners. When he wasn’t listening to those, he could be found listening to his expansive collection of music ranging from big bands, 50s, swamp pop, and country. Wayne was a big LSU fan enjoying many years of games and tailgating with his “Football Crew”, a love that has extended and continues to this day with his children, nieces, and nephews. He loved trivia. He would ask anyone around his trivia questions and had recently become a contributor in his retirement community paper with a trivia corner. Most of all, he loved his family. He dedicated his retirement to taking care of his wife, Shirley, until she passed in 2021. He was always there for his children and grandchildren, bringing many laughs and good times.

Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70815 on Monday November 3rd, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park.

The family would like to thank the residents and staff at Whealdon Estates for making his second home so enjoyable. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Lymphedema Network, or another charitable organization of your choice.