of Weiner, AR

January 6, 1933 - January 16, 2018

Benjamin Nicholas Ritter, 85, of Weiner, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St.Bernards Medical Center. Mr. Ritter was born January 6, 1933 in Weiner to Joseph and Pauline Ritter.

Benjamin was a rural postman and former fire-chief in Weiner. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and a Scout Master. Mr. Ritter was in the army during the Korean War.

Preceding him in death are his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Freeda Lewis Ritter of the home; sons, Derek (Monica) Ritter and James (Clara) Ritter; daughters, Julie Simpson, Susan Ritter and Paula (David) O'Brien; grandchildren, Sean Smith, Amber Carvell, Jeremy Baker, Brandon Jones and Nicholas O'Brien and sister, Clara Blalock.

Funeral services will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Weiner, Friday, January 19 at 11:00am with Father Mike Sinkler officiating. Honored to serve as pallbearers are, David Schwarz, Tyler Sitzer, Jordan Sitzer, Kyle Gardner, Brian Hicks and Tony Schwarz. Honorary bearers are Dale Hurst, Bill Summers, Leo Schwarz, S. P. Schwarz and Otto Ruesewald. Burial will follow at St. Anthony's Catholic Church Cemetery.

Visitation is Thursday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Weiner from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with Rosary following.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers to please consider contributions to the Weiner Fire Department, 101 N. Washington St, Weiner AR 72479.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
712 North Van Buren Street
Weiner, AR  72479
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com