Donald E. Ritchie, 90 of Ashland passed away Monday November 3, 2025 at UH Samaritan Medical Center. He was born on June 22, 1935 the son of John and Doris Gregg Ritchie, in the house he currently resides. Don was a U.S. Army Veteran and was a salesman/foreman for Wagner Hardware.
He held several offices in the Hayesville and Warsaw Lions Clubs and danced in the Hayesville Follies and Warsaw show. Don enjoyed driving to Amish Country and other places in Ohio with family and friends. He was always the driver and the human GPS.
After retirement, he drove veterans to their appointments for over 10 years. He was also a member of the Hayesville Methodist Church.
Don is survived by his wife, Miriam Iceman Ritchie, whom he met at Archway, and were married on November 25, 1955, three daughters, Jean Marie (Don)Vipperman, Marla Sue (Nick Sarchet) Garrison and Judy Lynn Ritchie, 2 grandchildren, Matthew (Becca) Vipperman and Elizabeth (Patrick) Gallagher, four great-grandchildren, Gavin, Natalie, Grant and Bryce Vipperman, a sister, Mary Huff and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be 12:00 PM on Friday November 7, 2025 at Hayesville Methodist Church with Pastor John Rozewicz officiating. Burial will be in Vermillion Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10:00am -12:00 pm before the service at the church.
The family would like to thank the staff at Kingston and UH Samaritan Medical Center for taking good care of their loved one.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hayesville Fire Department, the Hayesville Methodist Church or the Hayesville Lions Club.
Fickes Funeral Home in Jeromesville assisted the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.fickesfuneralhome.com.
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