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Joseph Ritter Obituary
May 4, 1949 - November 10, 2024
Joseph Ritter, 75, of Bayfield, Colorado, passed away on November 10, 2024.
Born on May 4, 1949, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, to Earl and Betty Ritter, Joe grew up on a farm near Aztec, New Mexico.
Joe graduated from Aztec High School in 1967 and served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1970, earning the Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals. Upon returning home, he began a 53-year career in the oilfield. Founding his own construction company allowed him to work closely with his family, a source of great pride and joy.
Joe is survived by his wife, Denise; his children, Danny (Tara), Perry (Tamara), and Megan (Craig); his siblings, Betty Carol (Terry), Wayne (Laurie), and Tim (Lynette); his granddaughters, Kendra and Darian (Ian); and his great-granddaughters, Skylar and Brooklyn..
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to your favorite charity or the Veterans Administration in Joe's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
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Burt and Laurel Baldwin
November 24, 2024
Joe was our neighbor and friend for many years. He would always greet with a smile. I´ll miss seeing him come the road in his shine red truck. God bless you, Joe.
Janice Karlin
November 22, 2024
Danny and Perry, I´m so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I hope to get to Aztec in December. I made a donation to Wreaths Across America in his honor.
Wendy
November 21, 2024
Joe was the "salt of the earth"! He was there for each of us at some point in our lives, never judging but always willing to lend a helping hand , heart and ear!
You were one of the best humans I have been blessed to have in my life and I'll love and miss you always!
I will always cherish the memories "how low can you go" Joe
Randy Lydic
November 21, 2024
Denice:
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Peter Meyers
November 20, 2024
You´re both still the best neighbors you would ever want! Our memories will always make me smile!
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