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Surnames: Ritter, Kelpper
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Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana; Tuesday, January 24, 1939
QUINCY RITTER DIES SUDDENLY
Decatur Man Dies Monday Afternoon of Sudden Heart Attack
Quincy Orlando Ritter, 55, well known local resident, died suddenly Monday afternoon of
a heart attack.
The deceased was born in Willshire, Ohio, the son of Albert and Elva Ritter on June 20,
1883. His wife, Elva, preceded him in death 19 years ago.
Surviving are the following children: Audrey and Donald, all at home; the following
brothers and sisters, John, Richard and James, all of Sturgis, Michigan and Mrs. Addie
Kelpper of Van Wert, O. His mother also lives at Sturgis.
He had spent his entire life in or near this city, residing at 1167 Eleventh street at
time of his death.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence
with the Rev. Elmer Young of Van Wert, Ohio assisted by the Rev. Glen Marshall
officiating. Burial will be in the Decatur cemetery.
The body will be returned to the residence today from the Gillig & Doan funeral
home and may be viewed there until time for the funeral.