RITTER, Philetus H. 1837-1934

RITTER, MURRAY, STICKNEY

Posted By: Diane M Scott (email)
Date: 11/28/2010 at 16:58:12

Philetus H. Ritter – October 1837 – October 18, 1937

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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR RITTER, OSAGE, SUNDAY

Osage, Oct. 20 – Funeral services for Philetus H. Ritter, Osage’s oldest resident, who died Thursday morning, were announced for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Champion Funeral Home in charge of the Rev. F. W. Miller of Osage.

Two daughters, Mmes. Robert Murrray and George Stickney and a son, Earl of Osage, and a son, Harley also Osage beside a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren survive.

[Mason City Globe Gazette, Saturday, October 20, 1934]
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Find A Grave, Osage Cemetery:
Philetus Ritter 1837-October 21, 1934

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1900 US Census: Osage, Mitchell, Iowa:
Philetus Ritter 62 born October 1837 Pennsylvania
Martha, wife 56 born July 1843 New York.