Lewis "Leo"

Ritter

Lewis Leo Ritter son of the late Bertha White Ritter and Henry Edward Ritter was born in Turtle, Missouri, on April 17, 1930. He departed this life at his daughter's residence in Salem, Missouri, on November 12, 2019, at the age of 89.

On January 14, 1950, Leo was united in marriage to Betty Proffitt. Two children were born to this union and one granddaughter was adopted. Betty preceded him in death on January 19, 2009. Leo was later married to Marie Drewry on April 18, 2010. Leo was a member of the Macedonia United Baptist Church in Boss, Missouri. Leo enjoyed tending to his cattle and hogs. He also stayed busy working on equipment, taking care of his farm, traveling and going to church.

In addition to his parents and his first wife, Leo was preceded in death by one son, Lindell Rittter and one daughter, Louise Mathes, one brother, William "Bill" Ritter, and two sisters, Pauline Haskins and Thelma Gobble.

Leo is survived by his wife Marie Drewry Ritter of Flippin, Arkansas, his granddaughter who he adopted, Beverly Guinn of Salem, Missouri, a special grandchild, Megan Bishop of Bunker, Missouri, one step-son, Terry Passmore and wife Sandy, one step-grandchild, Heather Ramsey, one brother, Wilburn Ritter and wife Ann of Salem, Missouri, three sisters, Maudine Dyer of St. Louis, Missouri, Pat Henson of Arnold, Missouri, Judy Martin and husband Garald of Bunker, Missouri. Leo will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Thursday, November 14 ^th from 10 AM-1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1 PM

Minister: Elder Dennis Burns assisted by Pastor Heath Garrison

Pallbearers: Gary Gant, Glen Ritter, Luke Ritter, David Headrick, Larry Parker and Wyatt Ritter

Honorary Pallbearers: Marty Martin, Lance Martin and Mel Ritter

Burial: Bunker Cemetery

In lieu of flowers: Reynolds County Sheltered Workshop

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri