Ltc Donald Ritz

LTC DONALD J. RITZ My Dad, LTC Donald J. Ritz, passed away December 26, 2015 at home surrounded by family. He was born August 22, 1929 and raised in Red Lion, PA, the son of Sherwood F. Ritz and Marian Aroh Ritz. He attended Red Lion High School, Augusta Military Academy and later graduated from The University of Nebraska. He served 24 years in the US Army, first the artillery branch and then as a pilot and completed 2 tours in Korea and one in Vietnam. Upon retirement, Dad pursued a career as a businessman specializing in water and wastewater. He and his wife of 63 years were long time residents of Colorado Springs before moving to Albany, GA. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, 3 sons 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, brothers-in law, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Putney United Methodist Church in Albany on January 23, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church. The family requests that donations be made to Albany Community Hospice in lieu of flowers at 320 Foundation Lane Albany, GA. 31707. Hall Hall Funeral Home of Albany, GA. was given the honor to serve the Ritz family. Hall Hall Funeral Home 229-883-3864