Evert Ritchie

Evert C. Ritchie, 84, of Long Lake, WI, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at his home. He was born on July 13, 1927, in Long Lake, WI. The youngest son of the late George and Naomi Ritchie. Evert married Edwina Martin on November 30, 1945. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Edwina; children, Wanda (Dennis), James (Lisa), Rockford (Kaylene), Loretta (Roger), Michael (Lauyana), Mark (Barb), Brian (Kim), Jonathan (Lia); and a son in-law Craig. He is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; five sisters, a daughter, Christine; a granddaughter, Kayla; daughter in-law Linda; and a great grandson, Luke. Visitation: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River, MI Funeral Service: Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River, with Pastor James Pellizzer to officiate Interment: Martin Cemetery, Tipler, WI Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron River To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Evert Ritchie, please visit our flower store.