Robert Ralph Rittersdorf, age 85 of Ionia, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruby (McFarland) Rittersdorf; children, Dan Rittersdorf, Kate Rittersdorf, Don (Norma) Rittersdorf, Charlie (Mary) Rittersdorf, David (Debra) Rittersdorf, Robert Jr. (Molly) Rittersdorf, Cheryl (Don) Berends; grandchildren, Frank (Liz) Rittersdorf, Don Jr. (Rita) Rittersdorf, Sarah Rittersdorf, Ian Rittersdorf, Cullen, Bracara and Daelan Rittersdorf, Ed (Laurie Hattis) Rittersdorf, Chris Rittersdorf, Ben (Crystal Evans) Rittersdorf, Amber (Chris) Masters, Rachel (Mark) VanDrie, Jeremiah (Elana) Berends, Joshua (Angela) Berends; great grandchildren, Drayden and Gryffin Rittersdorf, Dani and Jayson Rittersdorf, Aaron and Ashleigh Rittersdorf, Logan Rittersdorf, Cody Reeves, Leevi Hansen, Clara VanDrie, Jordann and Alexander Berends, Taeli and Tristan Masters; brother James (Betty) Rittersdorf; and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 402 Amity, Lowell. Interment Alton Cemetery. Visitation Friday 5-7 p.m. with Rosary recited at 5:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Pink Arrow Pride, PO 246, Lowell, MI 49331.
