Lila Ritter Obituary

Lila J. Ritter

Lila J. Ritter, 80, of Carey, passed away at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at Mercy Health - St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, with family by her side.

Lila was born Sept. 8, 1942, in Yakima, Washington, the daughter of Lyle and Goldie (Holman) Place. She married Clarence Perkins and they divorced. She later married Paul Ritter Sr. and they also divorced.

On her own and raising two sons, Lila went to work at RCA in Findlay in 1964 as an assembler. Lila and her coworkers turned off the lights for the last time in 2001 after 37 years. Also, during those 37 years, she earned an Associate's Degree from Stautzenberger College. Needing something to do, she spent the next 15 years at Dollar General in Carey.

Lila loved her family with all her heart. Her greatest joy was watching her children and grandchildren participate in sports. A football fanatic, she enjoyed watching Carey Blue Devils, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Cincinnati Bengals. Lila also enjoyed hitting the casino for some slot action on occasion.

Lila was a member of Crawford United Methodist Church. She truly loved her church, all the members, and serving God. She lived by the Golden Rule as evidenced by the way she treated people, always putting others needs before her's. Lila also had a great sense of humor and was very quick-witted.

Lila will be missed by her sons, Larry (Donna) Ritter, Jimmy (Jackie) Perkins, and Paul (Kathy) Ritter Jr., all of Carey; nine grandchildren, Joshua Ritter, Jessica Ritter, Nicole Ritter, Bobbi Perkins-Nelson, Jeremy Ritter, Brandon Ritter, Hailee Ritter, Gabbi Ritter, and Dawsyn Ritter; and nine great-grandchildren.

With no family in the area, Lila became one of the "Three Amigos." Judy McPheron and Mary Alice Abke were the other two-thirds of the clan. The trio were virtually inseparable. They made many memories together on family vacations and other escapades. Judy and Mary Alice were more like sisters than friends. Now the threesome can make more memories together by their Lord and Savior.

Lila was preceded in death by her parents; and three siblings, Betty, Lyle Jr., and Wanda.

Lila's funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Crawford United Methodist Church with Pastor Cynthia Morrison officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery, Carey.

Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, Carey, and 10-11 a.m. Monday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Carey Athletic Boosters and sent to the funeral home.

Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home is honored to serve Lila's family and your condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.StombaughBatton.com.