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Daniel Ritter Obituary
1948 - 2025
Daniel Ritter, 77, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
He was born April 13, 1942 and raised by Jack and Betty Jane (Holland) Ritter in Florence, Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.
Survivors include his daughters, Theresa Lindsey (J.R.) and Kagome Miller; grandchildren, RoseLynn Miller, Jeremiah Severt, Jasper Severt, Jamie Lindsey, John Miller (Octavia) and Valerie Severt (Allen) and his dog Punkin and cat Tigger.
Cremation under the direction of Simplify Cremations & Funerals. Online guest book and obituary at www.simplifyfunerals.com.
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