John was employed with Appleton Paper Company for 37 years and retired in 1993.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Riddell; his grandson, Richard Riddell; his brothers, Lawrence Ritchie, Vernon Ritchie; and his sister, Hazel Barger. John is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth Elmeda (Young) Ritchie; his grandchildren, Ryan and Lindsey Riddell; his great grandchildren, Savannah, Jase, Logan; and his brother, Elmer Ritchie.
A visitation for John will be held Sunday, February 6, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 E. 2nd St., Franklin, Ohio 45005. A funeral service will be Monday, February 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the New Jersey Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
