Carrell C. Ritter

Carrell C. Ritter, 77, of Kearney, formerly of Pleasanton, died Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at his home.Funeral services will be Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Pleasanton United Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry Schwarz, Rev. Evie Gulachi Johnson, and Rev. Bill Ritter officiating.Burial will be at the Pleasanton Cemetery.Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday with the family present at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church.Memorials are suggested to the Pleasanton United Methodist Church, Pleasanton Volunteer Fire Department, and the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society. A message of condolence, tribute or memory can be left at www.hlmkfuneral.comHorner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney is in charge of arrangements. Carrell Charles Ritter was born January 4, 1934.He attended Sunflower School in Buffalo County and graduated from Pleasanton High School.He served in the US Air Force and was stationed in Denver when he met his wife of 53 years Dorothy (Felts) Ritter.The couple resided in Pleasanton for 48 years before moving to Kearney in 2008.He was employed as a draftsman and an NC programmer, first at Rockwell Manufacturing, then at Eaton Corporation.He was a 64 year member of the Pleasanton United Methodist Church and served as church secretary after his retirement. Carrell loved travel and visited all 50 states as well as 27 foreign countries.Carrell and Dorothy enjoyed cruises and motor coach trips and followed the Husker football team to many bowl games.They often included children and grandchildren in their travels. He was a member of a bowling team that spanned five decades.He enjoyed golf and played and coached softball.He excelled at billiards and other sports, many of his own invention. Carrell?s family appreciated his unique sense of humor and his ability to turn almost any task into a game.A natural teacher, he took pride in sharing a love of learning with his children and grandchildren.History and geography were favorites.He had a knack for solving puzzles and enjoyed playing card, board and trivia games.He approached life?s challenges with creativity, courage and conviction. Left to cherish his memory: Wife Dorothy Ritter of Kearney, NE Daughters: Karla Ritter Lindsay and husband Steve Lindsay of Kearney, NE Cynthia Ritter and husband Thomas Labedz of Lincoln, NE Janice Ritter and Tony Dillehay of Kearney, NE Brother: Harold Ritter of Columbus, NE Sister Sharon and Royal Sand of Loveland, CO Grandchildren Kaitlin Lindsay, Bryce Lindsay, Spencer Labedz, and Celeste Labedz He was preceded in death by his parents 1 brother A. Dale Ritter and 1 sister Elda Mae Lange. PDF Printable Version

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Carrell C. Ritter

January 4, 1934 - March 1, 2011