Gary Lynn Ritter, 51, of Stillwater passed away February 22, 2012 at his home. He was born January 8, 1951 to Bernard L. Ritter and Elenora E. (Longan) Ritter, in Stillwater, and graduated from Stillwater High School. He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1969, was stationed in Vietnam and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Leather Neck MCRD Platoon High Rifle, various sharp shooter medals, and the Purple Heart. Gary retired from the Corp in 1971. Upon his return home, he attended and graduated from Northern Oklahoma College at Tonkawa, then attended Oklahoma State University. He married Susan Otterbine; they later divorced. He owned and operated a salt water disposal company, and then opened the Aquazone fish store. After selling the businesses, he moved to Kansas and began to drive trucks for Ellsworth Motor Freight, RVB Trucking, and CTS Trucking. After retiring due to health reasons, Gary returned to Stillwater. Gary is survived by his sisters, Judy (Leon) Thompson of Iola, KS and Diana J. Clarke of Stillwater, OK; two nieces, Cindy Holinsworth of Humboldt, KS and Lesli Whitney of Augusta, KS; two nephews, Jeff Clarke of Stillwater, OK and Steve Holinsworth of Joplin, MO; and two great nieces, two great nephews and numerous cousins. A private family service will be held, although memorials may be made to the Stillwater Humane Society. Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com.
Gary Lynn Ritter, 51, of Stillwater passed away February 22, 2012 at his home. He was born January 8, 1951 to Bernard L. Ritter and Elenora E. (Longan) Ritter, in Stillwater, and graduated from Stillwater High School. He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1969, was stationed in Vietnam and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Leather Neck MCRD Platoon High Rifle, various sharp shooter medals, and the Purple Heart. Gary retired from the Corp in 1971. Upon his return home, he attended and graduated from Northern Oklahoma College at Tonkawa, then attended Oklahoma State University. He married Susan Otterbine; they later divorced. He owned and operated a salt water disposal company, and then opened the Aquazone fish store. After selling the businesses, he moved to Kansas and began to drive trucks for Ellsworth Motor Freight, RVB Trucking, and CTS Trucking. After retiring due to health reasons, Gary returned to Stillwater. Gary is survived by his sisters, Judy (Leon) Thompson of Iola, KS and Diana J. Clarke of Stillwater, OK; two nieces, Cindy Holinsworth of Humboldt, KS and Lesli Whitney of Augusta, KS; two nephews, Jeff Clarke of Stillwater, OK and Steve Holinsworth of Joplin, MO; and two great nieces, two great nephews and numerous cousins. A private family service will be held, although memorials may be made to the Stillwater Humane Society. Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com.
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