Benjamin Nicholas Ritter

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
712 Van Buren
Weiner, AR  72479
Thursday, January 18, 2018
5-7pm
Service Schedule
St. Anthony Catholic Church
425 Kingshighway
Weiner, AR  72479
Friday, January 19, 2018
11:00am
Cemetery
St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery
Kingshighway
Weiner, AR  72479
Memorial Contributions
Weiner Fire Department
101 N. Washington
Weiner, AR  72479
I served in the Army.
Benjamin Nicholas RitterI am a Veteran.

of Weiner, AR

January 6, 1933 - January 16, 2018

Benjamin Nicholas Ritter, 85, of Weiner, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St.Bernards Medical Center. Mr. Ritter was born January 6, 1933 in Weiner to Joseph and Pauline Ritter.

Benjamin was a rural postman and former fire-chief in Weiner. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and a Scout Master. Mr. Ritter was in the army during the Korean War.

Preceding him in death are his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Freeda Lewis Ritter of the home; sons, Derek (Monica) Ritter and James (Clara) Ritter; daughters, Julie Simpson, Susan Ritter and Paula (David) O'Brien; grandchildren, Sean Smith, Amber Carvell, Jeremy Baker, Brandon Jones and Nicholas O'Brien and sister, Clara Blalock.

Funeral services will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Weiner, Friday, January 19 at 11:00am with Father Mike Sinkler officiating. Honored to serve as pallbearers are, David Schwarz, Tyler Sitzer, Jordan Sitzer, Kyle Gardner, Brian Hicks and Tony Schwarz. Honorary bearers are Dale Hurst, Bill Summers, Leo Schwarz, S. P. Schwarz and Otto Ruesewald. Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Catholic Church Cemetery.

Visitation is Thursday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Weiner from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with Rosary following.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers to please consider contributions to the Weiner Fire Department, 101 N. Washington St, Weiner AR 72479.



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DW
Cordova, TN
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Friday, January 19, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4
(3) "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. (4)
And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away".

Dr. Nick Guinn and staff
Jonesboro, AR
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Friday, January 19, 2018

We send our deepest heart felt condolences to you and your family for the loss of such a great man. We only had the pleasure of knowing Benjamin for a short time, but during that time he it was obvious how kind, gentle and caring he was. He was always upbeat and never seemed to be worried about a thing. We will miss him dearly. He quickly made an impression on me that will not be forgotten. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. I look forward to seeing Benjamin again someday and know he is smiling, looking down on all those that loved him.

Sincerely,
Dr. Nick Guinn

Gregory Woods
Memphis, TN
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Thursday, January 18, 2018

Lois and I were so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 and John 5:25 have always brought me comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.

David Wimpy
Jonesboro, AR
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Thursday, January 18, 2018

My sincerest condolences for your loss.