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David Michael Ritter
Date of Death: December 31, 1969

David “Dave” M. Ritter

David Michael Ritter, 60, of Frederick County, VA, died Friday, January 28, 2011, at his residence.

Mr. Ritter was born in Winchester, VA in 1950, the son of the late Charles P. and Hester Ritter. He had worked for H & W Construction and The Aikens Group as a commercial property manager and he was also a licensed commercial realtor. He was a graduate of Handley High School and had attended Shepherd College. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a member of Rouss Fire Hall and Winchester Rescue Squad. He had a strong passion for the Handley High School Band Boosters, coaching sports and antiquing.

Mr. Ritter married Penny Combs on September 24, 1972 in Winchester, VA.

Surviving with his wife, are two sons, Bryan M. Ritter, and his wife, Kati, and Tim P. Ritter, all of Winchester; two grandchildren, Addison Ritter and Carleigh Ritter; and a sister, Sandy Harris, and her husband, Sam of Georgia.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Richard Reifsnyder and the Rev. Sam Harris officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery with military honors accorded by V.F.W. Post 2123.

Pallbearers will be Richard Duvall, Allen McWilliams, Walter Aikens, Jodi Dorsey, Butch Swope and Chuck Swope.

The family will receive friends at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel on Friday, February 4, 2011 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601 or the Henry and William Evans Home for Children, 330 East Leicester Street, Winchester, VA 22601.

Please view obituaries and tribute wall at www.ompsfuneralhome.com.

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David “Dave” M. Ritter David Michael Ritter, 60, of Frederick County, VA, died Friday, January 28, 2011, at his residence. Mr. Ritter was born in Winchester, VA in 1950, the son of the late Charles P. and Hester Ritter. He had worked for H & W Construction and The Aikens Group as a commercial property …
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Bev left a message on January 30, 2013:
To Dave's family and friends: I am terribly sorry for your loss. Please know that you are not alone in your grief. Dave was not simply our property manager. I considered him my friend. May your joy return and increase, day by day.
Michael Butler left a message on February 7, 2011:
Bryan: Wanted to let you know I was thinking of you during this difficult time.
Linda Snyder Butler left a message on February 8, 2011:
Dear Sandy, Sam, and David's family, I was so sorry to read the news of your loss in a recent issue of the Star while visiting my dad in Winchester this week. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I didn't have the privilege of knowing David as an adult, but I have fond memories from our younger years of my dear friend's little brother. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Sandy, I so regret losing touch with you and Sam over the years and would love to reconnect. If you would like to catch up after things settle down for you, I can be reached at this email address. Much love,
Pam Barley left a message on February 9, 2011:
Penny, Tim We are going to miss Dave's friendliness shown to us at the auctions, Friday's and ball park. Dave was a very special friend to all of us, mostly Allen. May God help you and your friends remember a wonderful person. Allen, Sue and Pam Barley
Susan Dawkins Ireland left a message on February 9, 2011:
Sandy: I was stunned when I read of David's death. I could still see that little boy in his picture in the STAR (which I still take). What a handsome young man he grew up to be. I extend my deepest sympathies to Penny and her family, also. I am in Florida now and would love to catch up with you sometime. My email address is [email protected] I did not realize you had left Winchester. Again, my deepest sympathy. Susan Dawkins Ireland
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Susan Dawkins Ireland left a message on February 9, 2011:
Sandy: I was stunned to read of David's death. I could still see the little boy I knew in his picture. What a handsome young man he grew up to be (I still take the STAR)! My deepest sympathies to Penny and her family, also. I remember meeting her once. I did not know you had left Winchester, so I would like to catch up sometime. My email address is [email protected] and I now live in Florida. Again, my deepest sympathy, Susan Dawkins Ireland
Allen Barley left a message on February 9, 2011:
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Pam Barley left a message on February 9, 2011:
In honor of David Michael Ritter, Pam Barley lit a candle.
Sue Barley left a message on February 9, 2011:
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Andria Livingstone left a message on February 14, 2011:
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John & Peggy Hess left a message on February 21, 2011:
I can only imagine David cruising Heaven's highways in Elmer, his beloved GTO.
Pam Ouimette left a message on February 3, 2011:
I am going to miss Dave friendly Face and personality. He was the manger of Aikens center in Martinsburg. He was alway stop in to say hi ,when he was in Martinsburg. His smile was always welcome , Sure are going to miss you Dave! Rest in Peace! Pam Potomac Highlands Support Services
Pamela Williams left a message on February 3, 2011:
To Penny, Brian, Timmie and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you during this difficult time. Try and find comfort in knowing that there is no more pain for Dave, that he is in a much better place and is looking down on each one of you and smiling for all the great memories he made with each of you. Keep those memories close to your heart each and every day. Love, Michael and Pam Williams
Stacy Blasko left a message on February 3, 2011:
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Stacey Mendoza left a message on February 3, 2011:
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Staci Coffey left a message on February 4, 2011:
To Bryan, Timmy & Family, So sorry for your loss. It was always comforting to see his smiling face walk into Chick-fil-a for a visit. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Ritenour, John Milam, and Mary and Stacci Ritenour left a message on February 4, 2011:
In honor of David Michael Ritter, Sandy Ritenour, John Milam, and Mary and Stacci Ritenour lit a candle.
Tim Whittaker left a message on February 2, 2011:
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Kati left a message on January 30, 2013:
My heart is filled with overwhelming sadness as we say good-bye to you. It is an honor to be a part of this family and we will miss you greatly. Addison made her Granddaddy Pa a special Valentine's Day card; she said you would like it because it has "sparkly hearts." She will always know how much you loved her. I will miss your hugs, kisses, high fives, fist bumps, and random "butt dialing" to my cell phone. You have been a wonderful father-in-law. Thank you for opening your arms and always making me feel like I was truly a part of this family. We know you will be smiling down on us and that we will see you again someday. I love you Davey Boy! Love, Kates Your Favorite Daugther-in-Law"
Kati left a message on January 30, 2013:
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Pam left a message on January 30, 2013:
I am going to miss Dave friendly Face and personality. He was the manger of Aikens center in Martinsburg. He was alway stop in to say hi ,when he was in Martinsburg. His smile was always welcome , Sure are going to miss you Dave! Rest in Peace! Pam Potomac Highlands Support Services
Pamela left a message on January 30, 2013:
To Penny, Brian, Timmie and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you during this difficult time. Try and find comfort in knowing that there is no more pain for Dave, that he is in a much better place and is looking down on each one of you and smiling for all the great memories he made with each of you. Keep those memories close to your heart each and every day. Love, Michael and Pam Williams
Staci left a message on January 30, 2013:
To Bryan, Timmy & Family, So sorry for your loss. It was always comforting to see his smiling face walk into Chick-fil-a for a visit. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael left a message on January 30, 2013:
Bryan: Wanted to let you know I was thinking of you during this difficult time.
Linda left a message on January 30, 2013:
Dear Sandy, Sam, and David's family, I was so sorry to read the news of your loss in a recent issue of the Star while visiting my dad in Winchester this week. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I didn't have the privilege of knowing David as an adult, but I have fond memories from our younger years of my dear friend's little brother. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time. Sandy, I so regret losing touch with you and Sam over the years and would love to reconnect. If you would like to catch up after things settle down for you, I can be reached at this email address. Much love,
Pam left a message on January 30, 2013:
Penny, Tim We are going to miss Dave's friendliness shown to us at the auctions, Friday's and ball park. Dave was a very special friend to all of us, mostly Allen. May God help you and your friends remember a wonderful person. Allen, Sue and Pam Barley
Susan left a message on January 30, 2013:
Sandy: I was stunned to read of David's death. I could still see the little boy I knew in his picture. What a handsome young man he grew up to be (I still take the STAR)! My deepest sympathies to Penny and her family, also. I remember meeting her once. I did not know you had left Winchester, so I would like to catch up sometime. My email address is [email protected] and I now live in Florida. Again, my deepest sympathy, Susan Dawkins Ireland
John & Peggy left a message on January 30, 2013:
I can only imagine David cruising Heaven's highways in Elmer, his beloved GTO.
Angela Renner left a message on February 1, 2011:
In honor of David Michael Ritter, Angela Renner lit a candle.
Bev Baccala (RESA left a message on February 2, 2011:
To Dave's family and friends: I am terribly sorry for your loss. Please know that you are not alone in your grief. Dave was not simply our property manager. I considered him my friend. May your joy return and increase, day by day.
Kati Ritter left a message on February 2, 2011:
My heart is filled with overwhelming sadness as we say good-bye to you. It is an honor to be a part of this family and we will miss you greatly. Addison made her Granddaddy Pa a special Valentine's Day card; she said you would like it because it has "sparkly hearts." She will always know how much you loved her. I will miss your hugs, kisses, high fives, fist bumps, and random "butt dialing" to my cell phone. You have been a wonderful father-in-law. Thank you for opening your arms and always making me feel like I was truly a part of this family. We know you will be smiling down on us and that we will see you again someday. I love you Davey Boy! Love, Kates Your Favorite Daugther-in-Law"
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