Preceded in death by parents Albert & Helen Josephine (Runk) Ritzer; nephews Joshua & Jacob Harmon and brother-in-law Don Mehsikomer. Survived by brothers & sisters Joyce Mehsikomer, James (Margaret), Judy (Don) Schmitt, Jerome (Julie), Jo (Allan) Studtmann, Joel/Tim (Roz), Jane (Conrad) Workman, Jennifer (Charles) Harmon, and Jeffrey; many nieces, nephews, and friends. John was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #48 and the NRA. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Saturday, November 22, 2008 at ST. MARYĆ¢
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