Elaine E. Ritter Newark, Delaware Obituary

Elaine E. Ritter

<p><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Elaine E. Ritter, age 77, peacefully joined her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Elaine graduated from West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School in 1962.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Elaine was predeceased by her parents, brother, sister, and daughter Lynn Ann Ritter. Elaine is survived by husband of 52 years, Howard C. Ritter Jr., son Daniel, daughter-in-law Georgia, grandsons Cade and Clayton, many beloved nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Elaine, who had a strong belief in God, enjoyed &ldquo;basement shopping&rdquo;, entertaining, laughing, and children.&nbsp; She hosted crabbing events, summer pool celebrations, and many different reunions throughout the fall and winter seasons. At her annual Christmas party, children never left without a gift.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Visitation starts at 10:00 am with a memorial service to follow on Monday June 28, 2021 at Beeson Funeral Home, 2053 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia,serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children&rsquo;s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html</span></span></p>
June 20, 202106/20/2021
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Elaine E. Ritter, age 77, peacefully joined her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Elaine graduated from West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School in 1962.

Elaine was predeceased by her parents, brother, sister, and daughter Lynn Ann Ritter. Elaine is survived by husband of 52 years, Howard C. Ritter Jr., son Daniel, daughter-in-law Georgia, grandsons Cade and Clayton, many beloved nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

Elaine, who had a strong belief in God, enjoyed “basement shopping”, entertaining, laughing, and children.  She hosted crabbing events, summer pool celebrations, and many different reunions throughout the fall and winter seasons. At her annual Christmas party, children never left without a gift.

Visitation starts at 10:00 am with a memorial service to follow on Monday June 28, 2021 at Beeson Funeral Home, 2053 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, DE 19702.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

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Jun
28
Visitation
Monday, June 28 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Beeson Funeral Home
2053 Pulaski Highway
Newark, DE 19702
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28
Memorial Service
Monday, June 28 2021
11:00 AM
Beeson Funeral Home
2053 Pulaski Highway
Newark, DE 19702
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