Melvin "Mel"

Eugene Ritter

Melvin "Mel" Eugene Ritter, son of the late William Issac Ritter and Rosemary (Reed) Ritter, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 20, 1957. He departed this life at Salem Memorial District Hospital in Salem, Missouri, on April 23, 2023, at the age of 65.

On October 3, 1980, in Bunker, Missouri, Mel was united in marriage to Linda Bergen. Mel was the Pastor of Love of God Ministries in Bunker, Missouri, and loved leading people to the Lord. He was a founder of the Bunker Booster Club and Board Member of Bay Cemetery and Reynolds County Health Center. Mel enjoyed spending time with his dog Maggie, making garden, hunting, fishing, playing softball, watching Cardinal's baseball, and watching his kids and grandkids play ball.

Mel was preceded in death by his parents, and one daughter, Mindy Ritter.

Mel is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Linda Ritter of Bunker, Missouri, one son, Ryan Ritter and wife April of Bunker, Missouri, four daughters, Amanda Mathes and husband Wade of Black, Missouri, Keshia Meyer and husband Junior of Farmington, Missouri, Amie Gant of Palestine, Texas, and Alicia Belk and husband Hank of Bunker, Missouri, one sister, Melba Headrick and husband David of Salem, Missouri, 14 grandchildren, Missy, B.J., Riley, Kailey, Katie, Kaitlyn, Conner, Briana, Kaiden, Traven, Treston, Delmar, Cade and Callie, and 3 great-grandchildren, Bella, J.T., Gracie and one on the way. Mel will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Thursday, April 27, 2023, 10AM-1PM at Bunker High School New Gym

Funeral to follow at 1PM

Minister: Pastor Greg Freeman

Burial: Bay Cemetery

Pallbearers: Ryan Ritter, Wade Mathes, Junior Meyer, B.J. Mathes, Riley Mathes and Hank Belk

Honorary Pallbearers: Kaiden Mathes, Traven Ritter, Treston Ritter, Conner Gant and Delmar Gant

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Bay Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri