"My husband, David and I are so very sorry to hear of Linette's passing. My husband worked with her at Sandstone and she and I met during Associate Wardens training. That trip was bearable because of Linette. She was fun, hard working, dedicated and loved her family. My husband respected Linette and enjoyed working with her. She was a great leader and friend. We are so very sorry for your loss. "
In loving memory of
Linette Kay Ritter
January 28, 1962 - March 1, 2018
RUSHFORD, MN - Linette K. Ritter, 56, of Rushford, MN died on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at the South Baldwin Medical Center in Foley, Alabama.
Linette Kay Stoen was born on January 28, 1962, in Decorah, IA to Eugene and Caryl (Dickman) Stoen. She was raised in the Decorah area and was a 1980 graduate of Decorah High School. She then received her Bachelor's Degree from Winona State University in Winona, MN in 1984. Linette was united in marriage with Kevin Ritter on May 31, 1986, at the Big Canoe Lutheran Church in Highlandville, IA. She worked for the United States Federal Bureau of Prisons from 1984 to 2015. Linette enjoyed golfing and traveling, especially traveling for the winters the last three years in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
She is survived by her husband, Kevin; three children: Tyler Ritter of Wisconsin Dells, WI, Trey (Renee) Ritter of Rushford, MN and Tatum Ritter of Rochester, MN; mother: Caryl Stoen of Ridgeway, IA; and by two siblings: Larry (Dianna) Stoen of Rochester, MN and Lisa, (Steve) Rea of Waterloo, IA.
Linette was preceded in death by her father.
The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, at Big Canoe Lutheran Church in Highlandville, IA with the Reverend Kurt Bockoven officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford, MN and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.
Leave a memory of Linette and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com
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"I was surprised and saddened to hear of your loss. I worked with Linette many years in Sandstone. She was dedicated to giving her best. My sympathy and prayers for your family. "
"We are so sorry for your loss. Linette was a strong, caring and driven woman who loved her family dearly. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."
"There aren't any words to describe how sad we feel in the loss of Linette. In the time I had known her, I learned that she was a loving, kind person, and I will miss seeing her at Ferndale. Kevin, you and your family are in our prayers. "
"Shocked and saddened to hear of Linettes
Passing thoughts and prayers during this difficult time we are thinking of you ALL!"
"Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your wife and mother. Prayers for you all. Pat and Marti Huiras"
"I can't believe my friend has passed. Linette began her career in the Bureau just a short time after I did at the Federal Medical Center in Rochester, MN. We went separate ways, but always stayed in touch with an email or phone call to say hello or ask each other for advice. As Associate Wardens, we had a lot of authority and responsibility, but Linette never let that go to her head. I affectionately called Linette the Blonde Bomber when we would talk. When we would see each other at training, she always talked about her husband and children and how much they loved doing things like golfing. She adored her family. I am so sad my friend is gone, but I know she has a special place with God and I will get the chance to talk to her again one day. I am so sorry to Linette's family and friends for your loss. With deepest sympathies, Jon Loftness"
"Tyler and family, John and I shall keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. I was blessed to have worked with Linette in the start of my BOP career and at the end, when she returned to FMC Rochester. What a great role model and leader. Blessings and love. John and Ann Brogan"
"I had the pleasure and honor of being her assigned mentor early in her career. I was very proud and not surprised by her success in the Bureau. I am deeply saddened by her loss and prayers have been sent for the entire family. I will always remember her. "
"My deepest condolences to Linette's family and friends. May you find comfort in your memories. I am fortunate to have worked with Linette and remember her fondly. Jil Slegh, FMC Rochester"
"My sincerest condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Ritter family. I pray the love and support of family and friends will help bring you comfort, today and always. Jessica Hinkley, FMC Rochester "
"Kevin and children I am so sorry to hear of linettes passing!! Bless you all!! Jean loucks"
"My deepest condolences goes out to the Ritter family and friends. Mrs. Ritters was an amazing ray of sunshine to be around. She will truly be missed. May God bless the family at this time."
"So sorry for your loss "
"Dear Kevin and Family: Linette was a wonderful person. It was an absolute pleasure knowing and working with her at Oxford. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Annette B. Zuehlke "
"My deepest sympathy to the family of Linette. She was a great lady and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She retired about a week before I did and it is hard to believe she has passed. God bless your family. "
"So sorry to hear of Linette's passing. Thoroughly enjoyed my time working with her. Prayers for the family as you begin this journey. Heaven has definitely gained another Angel. "
"Kevin and family, Our deepest sympathy to your family! Linette was a such a kind person. It was a joy to have known her. She will be missed! Maynard and Sharon Rustad"
"Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. Line tote had such a sparkle to her. Enjoyed working with her at FMC Rochester. May she rest in peace."
"Sincere condolence to Kevin and the kids. Linette was also my mentor at Beaumont, and she and Kevin were good friends of ours there. She will be greatly missed. "
"my deepest condolences to Kevin and the kids. I met Linette while we were both in Beaumont. She was assigned; well ok we kinda picked each other as mentor and protege. A friend, a mentor a confidant, not only at Beaumont but for another 20 years. We stayed in touch over many years and both reconnected while in the NCR. I enjoyed my visits to her facilities and shared a couple of laughs and we updated each other on our kids. You are gone too soon my friend and I will miss you. That Minnesota twang in Texas always got them and we always laughed. Rest in peace my friend...and prayers to Kevin and the kids. "
"Sorry for you loss."
"Linnette was a pleasure to work with during her tenure at FMC Rochester. He kindness was always present. My prayers are with the family. "
"Our deepest sympathies! Prayers for you all. Scott and Becky Pease"
"Kind regrets."
"It is devasting to lose someone so full of life at such a young age. I have fond memories of working with Linnette over the years. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Barb Banitt"