Brion Ritchie Zaeh

Ritchie was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 10, 1946. He graduated from Mariemont High School in 1964 where he was one of two people to letter in 4 varsity sports. He attended Transylvania University in Lexington, KY where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity, and where he met and married his wife of 55 years, Kelly Lannum.

After graduating in 1968, he began his career with IBM. The following year he welcomed his first child, Brion. He was drafted by the US Army in 1969 and honorably served overseas from 1969-1971. Upon his return, he rejoined IBM where he remained for his entire 32-year career. In 1976 he welcomed his second child, a daughter, Whitney.

Among family and friends, Ritchie was known for his quick wit and sharp intellect and was often described as a “one of a kind” personality. His favorite hobbies were playing golf, where he made lifelong friends and cheering on his beloved Atlanta Braves. Most of all, he enjoyed time spent with his family and took particular pride in his six grandchildren.

Ritchie was preceded in death by his sister, Colley Bishop. He is survived by his wife, Kelly; his son, Brion Zaeh (Sarah); his daughter, Whitney Watts (Greg); his granddaughters, Katie Zaeh and Spencer Watts; his grandsons, Jonathan Zaeh, Marshall Zaeh, Cooper Watts, and Fletcher Watts; his mother, Margery Hoffman and his sister, Jana Ruxton.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be considered for the in-home hospice care provider of your choice.

A visitation for Ritchie will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell, GA 30076, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 PM.

The family will honor Ritchie in a private committal service following the service.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roswellfuneralhome.com for the Zaeh family.