Obituary
Warren Ritz 93, of Diamond, IL passed away on Tuesday August 12, 2014 at The Morris Hospital. He was born on May 5, 1921 in the settlement Coal Creek, Nebraska to the late George and Ella (nee Plambeck) Ritz.
Warren was a WWII veteran and a retired Local #179 Teamster.
He is survived by four children: Wade (Kathleen) Ritz of Pea Ridge AR, Cindy (John Dennis) Pavlis of Coal City, Debbie (Robert) Sayers of Jackson MO, and Jody (Linda) Ritz of Coal City, a daughter- in-law Becky Ritz of Tampa Florida; seven grandchildren: Christine (Mike) Mullin, Duane (Amy) Ritz, Janine (Bruce) Firth, Bree Sayers, Rob Sayers, Ambrosia(Chad)Cummings, and Hayley Ritz; seven great grandchildren Morgan, Maddy Alison, Shelby, Brandon,Thomas and Aubriana , and numerous nieces nephews and cousins.
Warren was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Carol Y. Ritz , parents, a son Tim Ritz, a grandson Darren Pavlis, and twelve siblings.
Cremation rites will be accorded and private family services will be held with inurnment in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Ferrari Funeral Services in Coal City. Online guest book available at www.ferrarifuneral.com
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Warren's name to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.
Warren was a WWII veteran and a retired Local #179 Teamster.
He is survived by four children: Wade (Kathleen) Ritz of Pea Ridge AR, Cindy (John Dennis) Pavlis of Coal City, Debbie (Robert) Sayers of Jackson MO, and Jody (Linda) Ritz of Coal City, a daughter- in-law Becky Ritz of Tampa Florida; seven grandchildren: Christine (Mike) Mullin, Duane (Amy) Ritz, Janine (Bruce) Firth, Bree Sayers, Rob Sayers, Ambrosia(Chad)Cummings, and Hayley Ritz; seven great grandchildren Morgan, Maddy Alison, Shelby, Brandon,Thomas and Aubriana , and numerous nieces nephews and cousins.
Warren was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years Carol Y. Ritz , parents, a son Tim Ritz, a grandson Darren Pavlis, and twelve siblings.
Cremation rites will be accorded and private family services will be held with inurnment in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Ferrari Funeral Services in Coal City. Online guest book available at www.ferrarifuneral.com
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Warren's name to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.
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