Obituary of Daniel Ritchie

Daniel Ray Ritchie November 7, 1951 November 27, 2006 Daniel R. Ritchie, 55, of Higgins Rd, Niles, passed away Monday November 27, 2006 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Danny was born on November 7, 1951 to Eldon and Irene (Allen) Ritchie in Niles. On March 20, 1980 he married Penny Fuson at a ceremony in Niles. Danny was a welder and mechanic for many years and was recently employed at HMF. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and working on cars. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister Luidene Crespo. Danny is survived by his wife Penny of Niles, seven sons; Roy Fuson of Rocky Pointe of North Carolina, Michael (Mindy) Fuson of Niles, Jared (Donelle) Fuson of Elkhart, Indiana, Clinton (Jolene) Ritchie of Louisiana, Daniel Ritchie of Michigan, Christopher Ritchie of Rocky Pointe, North Carolina, Dustin (Krissenda) Ritchie of Berrien Springs, Michigan, a daughter Shannon Ritchie of Elkhart, Indiana, sixteen grandchildren, five brothers; Clement Holtz of Niles, Eldon Ritchie and Bruce Ritchie both of Niles, Tim (Linda) Ritchie of Sercy, Arkansas, Emerson Ritchie of Coldwater, Michigan. In keeping with Daniel's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at a later time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles (Formerly Pifer~Smith Funeral Home).