Andrew John Ritchie
Andrew John Ritchie, age 64, of Arkdale, Wisconsin died Thursday August 22, 2013 at the Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin. Military honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Andy was born September 19, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to Arthur and Julia (Repta) Ritchie. He graduated from A-F High School in 1966. Andy served in the Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam war, serving two tours. He was awarded a Bronze Star and multiple Purple Hearts. Andy returned to Wisconsin and lived in De Forest, where he worked for Madison Truck. He married Linda Kirchner in 1972. They had their daughter, Trisha before moving to Adams. Andy began working for the Adams County Highway Dept. in June of 1977 as a truck mechanic until his retirement in 2004. He worked for DCM Landscaping since his retirement.
Andy enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and more bass fishing.
Andy was a member of the Wisconsin Bass Federation, serving as the State Tournament Director for several years.
Memorials may be directed to the Castle Rock Bass Masters Youth Club.
Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Art and Julia Ritchie; sister, Sandra Tolley; and nephew, Derek Tolley.
Survivors:
Daughter: Trisha (Josh Turzinski) Benbo of Neenah, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Blaize Turzinski of Neenah, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Shelby Turzinski of Neenah, Wisconsin
Brother: George (Wendy) Ritchie of Adams, Wisconsin
Nephew: Tyler Ritchie of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Niece: Samantha Turnmire of Tomah, Wisconsin
Nephew: Darren (Georgette) Tolley of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Dennis (Karen) Tolley of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Further survived by other relatives and many friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
I played slowpitch softball with Andy 30 years ago. Our team typically had an uphill battle for wins, but Andy was always competitve. With a win or loss, he understood it was only a game and there were more important things in life. Andy was a good man. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Andy will be missed by many, had many good times bass fishing together….George and Wendy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless, Randy and Nona
Our Condolenses to the entire family, We will surely miss the great times we had snowmobiling and playing pool for the last 18 years in our league. It just won’t be the same without the big guy. He was truly the best of friend we could of had. Our memories of the fondest times will stay with us forever. Will Miss you forever & will keep you in our thoughts Andy. You were just the Best there was ! I’m sure Tuffy will biff me every now & then just to keep you with us. Love you Dearly…
Trish I am so sorry for you loss my prayers and love!
Trisha and the Ritchie Family, we are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
Trish I am very sorry for the loss of your father. Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts today.
Sorry for your loss. Many blessings to you and your family. May good memories fill your hearts.
God Bless ~ Theresa Dolata
Minneapolis, MN
So sorry for your loss Trisha and Linda. Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to Andy’s family, what a great friend and wrestling partner in HS. Peace, you will be missed by many.
Trisha and family….so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Sounds like someone I would enjoy knowing…my generation! Thinking of you during this difficult times….may memories abound and peace surround you all.
Andy will be greatly missed by many! To the entire Ritchie family – I’m so sorry for your loss and will be here if any of you need me. Your family has been through so much and I wish I were able to take a little of this pain away – know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time! Keep your memories close to your heart.
Trisha and Family, Geo. , Wendy, & Tyler, Heavens Gates opened and welcomed another Castle Rock Bassmaster fisherman home. All that knew Andy will greatly miss the times he took to spend with them. He was a GREAT FRIEND TO MANY. Always had time to visit. May God Bless. .
My condolences to the family. Andy was a great guy with a big heart. May you all find peace in your memories of his life.
Thank you Andy and family for your patriotism, unsung valor and service to America.
We can also salute you and your service to the world of the outdoors, conservation and the wonder of fishing for youth and adults in a directorship positition that you served so admirably in for so many years. Nothing beats a quiet, flat lake and the moment it is all disturbed by a well-placed lure and an maniac bass attack.
Please keep a watch on us and rejoice as we continue to keep your legacies, love of fishing and the outdoors safe, sound, alive… and catching fish!
Happy eternal fishing Andy, and condolences from the Ben Hobbins family
So sorry for your loss our prayers are with you all.
So sorry to hear of Andy’s passing.
Andy was a great guy, friend and classmate.
Our condolences, thoughts and prayers to his family.
Very sorry to hear this news. Andy was a great guy. We played softball for the Spot in the Woods back in the day. Great memories of summers gone by. My sincere condolences to his family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all . So Sorry to hear of your loss.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Always enjoyed Andy’s conversations and jokes. Will keep the family in my Prayers.
So sorry for your loss Trisha.
So sorry to hear this Andy was a real sweetheart. Had a very big heart and a nice guy always will be missed by many . Our condolences to all
Trisha aka Giggles, so sorry to hear of your loss…know we are thinking of you in this difficult time.
In my heart Andy will always be here…always a smile,always a laugh.Taught me so
much over the years…about fishing and about life.He was always a great guy to spend
weekend fishing trips with…good days and bad…always had a great time. His time now
will be spent fishing tournaments in heaven with Randy and Rick…I’m sure the three
of them will have much to catch up on and are already planning their next fishing tournament.
God bless you Andy a good friend, you will be missed by many…Until we meet again..Thanks
So very sorry, he will be missed by a lot of people. He was a great guy. He also was a good friend. Going to miss him.
Thoughts and prayers sent to the entire family at this difficult time.
To All of Andy’s family my prayers are with you all,am moving into a new home so don’t know if I will make it or not, but will be praying for you all.
Sorry to read of Andy passing , peace to all his family.
trish, george and all. there are no words to express our thoughts to you at this sad time in your lives. andy was a great guy. i have many memories of all the stuff we did over the years from pool league to fishing for “fun” to all the activities with the bass club. the memories are many and we will always have them. hold these memories close and each other closer. andy has left a big void here that will be hard to fill. he is at rest now. LONG LIVE THE MEMORIES OF ANDY RITCHIE
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Andy was a great guy to work with on the highway department. He will be missed by many.
To Andy’s Family, We are so sorry, for your loss. Words do not do justice, at a time like this. Please know that we thinking of everyone at this time. And are praying for comfort.
There are no words to express our sympathy. Soooooooo many memories of days gone by.
my condolences goes out to the entire family he was a great man and will be deeply missed
To the Ritchie Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
He will be missed.
So very sorry for your loss…heartfelt sympathies to all..too young
Andy was always a special person. He shall be missed by many. Deepest sympathy to his family. R.I.P. Andy.
My condolences to Andy’s family. I was saddened to read of another loss of one of my classmates from AFHS. We shared a similar name… RIP Andy
Wendy and the Ritchie Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Sorry to hear of Andy’s passing . My children and I enjoyed all his efforts to make fishing enjoyable. Our prayers are with the family. And especially my good friend George.
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Andy. To his family…our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your memories sustain you. He will live forever in your hearts and memories.
We really appreciated all the time Andy devoted to the youth bassmaster club. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Trisha and your family.
Our most sincere sympathies. Prayers of peace, comfort and strength for family and loved ones.
Andy was always there for anybody that needed help. He was s great friend and fellow fisherman. He had a great sense of humor and with a smile. He served the Wisconsin Bass Federation in a completely unselfish manner. All State Team members will surely feel the loss of the greatest team Captain to ever grace the Federation. You are and will continue to be sorely missed. May you catch one on every cast in heaven.
Wow what to say, may peace be with you all! Andy was quite the guy, had just seen him @ the va and we had quite a talk sure am glad as we always could have laughs and good memories to share. RIP Andy I’ll miss my friend