Obituaries:  John M. Ritter, Sabine Parish       R-360
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Apr 8, 1932
Submitted by: Tammy D. Larche
              tammy@cp-tel.net




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John M. Ritter

  8 Apr 1932 - The death of John M. Ritter at 7:15 Sunday morning
marked the passing away of another of Sabine parish's best and
oldest pioneer citizens, who had done much to develop our country
and saw wilderness spots develop into highly enlightened centers.

  Mr. Ritter had been in ill health for several months, being
confined to his bed at the home of his son, James C. Ritter on
East San Antonio Ave in Many. Funeral services were conducted
from the home of J. C. Ritter Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. by
the Rev. J. M. Pate, pastor of the Many Baptist church. Interment
was at Caldwell cemetery Sunday afternoon at 5:00 p.m., according
to Masonic rites.

  John M. Ritter was born in Rapides parish, 74 years ago, came to
Sabine parish in 1878 and married Miss Susan Caldwell the same
year, his mate having preceded him to the grave. Since 1878 Mr.
Ritter has been a constant citizen of Sabine parish, having for a
number of years operated an extensive plantation and store near
Columbus, moving to Many in 1915, where he lived until his
demise.

  Two sons and a daughter of deceased are dead, while the
following children survive: J. C. Ritter, J. H. Ritter, E. P.
Ritter and Miss Reba Ritter of Many; Mrs. Fannie Pilgrim of
Beaumont, Texas; Mrs. Mamie Walker of Austin, Texas.