David Wayne Ritzert

He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church, River City Clowns, where he was known as Wul-wee, and Clowns of America International. He worked as a baler operator for Keller Crescent. He was a loving son, beloved husband, and known as Uncle Willie to his family. He was fun loving and so full of life and had a huge heart.

David was preceded in death by his father, Arthur “Pop” Thomas; and sister, Teresa Hawes.

He is survived by his wife, Vi Gene (Barker) Ritzert; son, Robert Goad of Evansville; daughter, Holly (Kory) Lary; grandsons, Isaac and Jakob Lary, all of Cynthiana; mother, Mary E. (Bollinger) Thomas of Mt. Vernon; sisters, Becky Hawes, Mary Rose Porter, Karen Ritzert, Barbara Vanzant and Schelena Thomas; brothers, Randy Thomas, Dusty Ritzert and Rusty Ritzert; many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and nieces.

Wul-wee’s last walk-around will be 1:00 PM Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Bro. Don Moore and Bro. Bobby Cox, with entombment in Alexander Memorial Park Garden of Memories Mausoleum. Honorary Pallbearers: River City Clowns. Friends may visit Friday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Deaconess Hospice, ALS Association of Indiana or Memorial Baptist Church. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.