STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1899, page 4, column 2

CHARLES RITTER, born about 29 Aug 1869 - 04 Apr 1899

   DIED at the home of his father in Angola, Indiana, April 4, 1899, 
Charles Ritter, aged 38 years, 7 months and 6 days.

   Charles Ritter was born in Salem township, Steuben county, 
Indiana, and was the eldest son of Simon and Helen Ritter.  He was 
an exemplary young man and highly esteemed by all.  He was a member 
of the M. E. church and the Knights of Pythias lodge, the funeral 
services being held under the auspices of the latter.  The spirit of 
christian resignation and fortitude with which he bore his long and 
painful sickness was an inspiration to all.  It is a great thing to 
see a man triumph over death through the power of a living faith.  
Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church Friday, April 7th, 
Rev. E.S. Smith, officiating.  Burial at Mt. Zion.

                     IN MEMORIAM

   Through the wise and loving providence of our Father above, it is 
good that we, His children, be called home one by one, to enter into 
the eternal rest prepared for us in the Temple above.  For as the 
silver cord be loosed, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, 
then shall the dust return to the God who gave it.
   We bend our heads meekly to the crosses laid upon us by a loving 
hand, and when our names are called, wrap the drapery of the couch 
about us and trusting in the merits of Jesus, lie down to pleasant 
dreams.  But no less do we mourn those who go before us leaving our 
ranks.
   Resolved-That we as Rathbone Sisters of Angola, deeply deplore 
the loss of our dead.  It is with pain and sorrow that we have to 
record the death of our brother, Charles Ritter.  The Angel of Death 
having darkened his home, taking our dear one, let us weep not as 
those having no hope, but rather, look forward to the grand reunion 
in that grand Temple above not made with hands and "where parting is 
known no more forever."
   Resolved-That we extend to the bereaved family our fraternal 
sympathy; that a copy of these resolutions be given to the family of 
the deceased, and that a copy be furnished to each of the Angola 
papers.
                  Ophelia Williamson, \
                  Julia Jacob,            Com.
                  Elizabeth Davis,    /

   WHEREAS-God in His infinite wisdom and mercy has removed from our 
midst our brother, Charles Ritter, and 
   WHEREAS-By his quiet and unassuming demeanor, his honest dealings 
with his fellow men, and by his upright character, he endeared 
himself to all who knew him, and during his long illness he bore his 
intense sufferings with christian-like fortitude, always relying on 
Him "who doeth all things well, and ever believing that life is 
eternal, he passed to that bourne from whence no traveler returns.  
His memory will be cherished in Friendship, Charity and Benevolence 
by the members of Angola lodge, No. 206, Knights of Pythias.  
Therefore be it 
  Resolved-That his chair in the lodge room be draped for thirty 
days, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of 
this lodge, and a copy be delivered to the members of his family, 
and also published in the Angola papers.
                   Louis Stiefel, \
                   Frank M. Powers,  Com.
                   D. R. Best     /  


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  

Charles Ritter was the son of Simon, 1836 - 1917, and Helen (Thayer) 
Ritter, 1843 - 1894.

SIBLINGS:

Amy Ritter, died 26 Jul 1866, aged 4y. 1m. 17d.

Loretta Ritter, died 25 Jul 1866, aged 9m. 25d.

Vira Ritter, 1867 - 1940.

Dr. Mary Thayer Ritter, 25 Nov 1869 - 1935.

Judson Simon Ritter, 30 Sep 1873 - 02 Feb 1938, married Carroll B. 
(VanSickle) Ritter, 1879 - 1941.

Fielding Ritter, died 25 Jan 1877, aged 7m.

Perl Ritter, 27 Dec 1877 - 15 Oct 1905.

Effie Ritter, died 22 Sep 1880, aged 7m. 8d.

Guy Ritter, 1884 - 1937.

Nettie Ritter, no dates in cemetery book.

"Cemeteries of Steuben County, Indiana, 1990" by Audree Siebel 
Lewis, Vol. II, pages 1528, 1529, 1531, 1532, 1533, 1534.

Submitted by: Mona Hilden-Beckwith
e-mail:  hilbeck123@att.net