Leonard B. Ritter Leonard B. Ritter

Ritter, Leonard B. Age 89, of Bloomington. Passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 19, 2014. He was born March 11, 1925 in Graceville, MN to Ernest & Winifred (Foley) Ritter; his mother died May 6, 1925. He was raised by Sylvester and Stella (McKelvey) Ritter. He was preceded in death by all parents; 3 brothers, 3 sisters; daughter-in-law, Michele and brother-in-law, Frank Clark. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Juanita (Clark) Ritter and sons, David, Byron and Curtis; daughter, Cathy Ann Cowden; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Barbara (Wayne) Mayberry of Maquoketa, IA and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Leonard was a Navy veteran of WWII and proud past Commander (2002-2003) of the Everett McClay VFW Post #1296 and member of the American Legion Post #435. Services will be held Monday, January 5 at 2:00 PM at Washburn-McReavy Werness Brothers Chapel, 2300 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, with visitation one hour before service. Private interment at a later date at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Special thanks to Allina Home Hospice, Diane, Trisha & Mary, caregivers Josephine, Lorraine & Martha, and loving family members. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mpls Veterans Home, 5101 Minnehaha Ave., Mpls, MN 55417. Washburn-McReavy.com Werness Brothers 952-884-8145