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RICHARD ALLEN RITZI
VS-29
VS-774
2/25/1935 - 6/2/2010
Richard
Allen Ritzi
Camarillo - Richard Allen Ritzi passed away on Sat. Aug 15, 2020.
Richard was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on Sept. 16, 1939 to his
parents Francis & Gertrude Ritzi. He grew up in Creston, Ohio. He
graduated from Kent State University in 1960. Upon graduation he
joined the United States Navy. He earned his wings and served until
1967 where he was last stationed in Los Alamitos, Ca. in Air
Anti-Submarine Squadron 774 Naval Air Station. Decorations include Air
Medal, Vietnam Service Medal & National Defense Service Medal.
Upon leaving the Navy, he was hired by Western Airlines as a
commercial pilot and flew with them until Delta acquired the airline.
He flew with Delta until he hung up his wings after a nearly 30 year
career.
He loved traveling and spending time with his wife of
55 years, Joan, and especially enjoyed their afternoon wine time &
games of cribbage. He also enjoyed traveling with family and friends,
working on Ritzi Ranch, playing tennis and an occasional round of
golf. He especially enjoyed spending time traveling with his children
and 4 grandchildren.
Richard was superseded in death by his
parents, wife Joan Ritzi, sister Jo Keller. He is survived by son Ken
Ritzi, daughter & son-in-law Kristen & Jon Kemper and grandchildren
Kyle, Keith, Kurt & Kortney.
In lieu of flowers please send
donations to the military based
charity of your choice. No services are planned. |
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