"I just heard Bob passed. I would like to thank Bob for his friendship with my father. It kept him active in his retirement. Thanks Bob!"
In loving memory of
Bobby Ritchie
March 10, 1955 - May 11, 2021
Bob Ritchie died suddenly at his home in Byron, Minnesota on May 11, 2021 at the age of 66 years.
Bob was born on March 10, 1955 to Bob D. Ritchie and Laraine Goebel Ritchie in Fairmont, Minnesota. He attended Rochester Central Lutheran School grades 1 through 8 and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1973.
Bob worked for a period of time at Adamson's and the Tile Shop and worked for 20 years at J. C. Penney and 21 years at Sam's Club. He retired on April 30,2021.
He married Mary Reiland and they were later divorced.
He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, his dog Rachel and cat Kalua.
Bob is survived by one daughter Anna (Alex) Plumlee, grandson Henry of Oregon, mother Laraine Ritchie, of Rochester, Uncles Marvin Goebel of Fairmont, Minnesota, Rev. Velmer (Lori) Goebel of Enid, Oklahoma, Aunts Elaine Fjelsrud of Armstrong, Iowa, Marlys Goebel of Minneapolis, Minnesota, number of cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his dad, Aunt Janice Goebel and Uncle Helmer Fjelsrud.
Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 17, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 222 6th Ave. SW, Rochester, MN 55902 with Rev. Joel Haak and Rev. Scott Fiege officiating. Visitation will be held 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Rochester Central Lutheran School, 2619 9th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN 55901 or to Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church, 923 2nd Ave. NW, Byron, MN 55920. Due to Covid-19, masks will be required and social distancing observed. The service will be livestreamed at www.trinitylutheranchurch.org/funeral
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Ritchie family. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
Tributes
"I'm so sorry to hear about Bob he was such a good friend he had a love for dogs which is what got me on to my Golden's he said do it they are so great...I could talk to him about anything he had such a good ear & a big heart he will be truly missed"
"I'm so sorry to hear about Bob he was such a good friend had such a love for dogs which got me on to my Golden Retriever's because of him he had such a big heart I could talk to him about anything...I will truly miss him
From: Kathy Yaworski from Alberta"
"We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. I knew Bob from working at J.C Penney's. May God give his Love, comfort and peace to his family. Love and Prayers."
"Will miss seeing Bob in church. He was so kind and friendly. We shared a love of dogs and enjoyed hearing about Rachel. Denny and Margaret Karst "
"Gonna miss you so much, Bobby. You were a great friend and touched so many hearts. Love you."
"One of my favorite people. May you rest in peace Bob. "
"Rest in peace Bob!"