By Cisco Funeral Home
Publication Date: 2026-09-07 14:58:00
Ralph E. Ritz, age 88, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2026, at Village Green Health Campus in Greenville, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 7, 1938, in Darke County to the late Raymond and Treva (Bruner) Ritz. Ralph was a 1956 graduate of Arcanum High School. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War era.
Ralph was a dairy farmer for 33 years and later retired after 28 years as a bus driver for Parkway High School in Rockford. He was proud of his work and enjoyed helping on the farm throughout his life.
In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his first wife, Opal (Rogers) Ritz, whom he was married to for 22 years before her passing on July 31, 1979; his second wife, Nancy (Rogers) Ritz, who passed away on December 14, 2025, after 40 years together; and his siblings, Raymond (Janet) Ritz and Louise (Bob) Riffell.
Ralph will be deeply missed by his son, Roger (Terri) Ritz…