Millie Pearl Ritchie

Millie Pearl Ritchie, 85, of Long Lake, WI, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Aspirus Iron River Hospital.

She was born on June 24, 1941, in Alvin, WI, the daughter of the late Hatcher and Dessie (Roberts) Bowman. She attended the Detroit, MI Schools, graduating from Redford High School with the Class of 1960.

Pearl married Douglas L. Ritchie on June 17, 1960, at Brightmoor Tabernacle in Detroit. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this year.

Pearl was a member of the U.P. River Church in Iron River, MI. She enjoyed quilting and sewing, singing, participating in women’s ministry, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Pearl is survived by her husband, Douglas Sr.; sons, Douglas “Buddy” Ritchie Jr. of Long Lake, WI, Daryl (Laura) Ritchie of Beaver Dam, WI, and Donald (Jennifer) Ritchie of Huntington, WV; sisters, Donna Hoeppner of Long Lake, WI and Rosetta Grimes; grandchildren, Chris (Nichole) Jones, Jonathon (Autumn) Ritchie, Joshua (Shannon) Ritchie, Sarah (Justin) Sugden, Amberly (Daniel) Bryfczynski, Katie Ritchie, Nicholas (Anita) Ritchie, Samantha Medel, Noah Ritchie, Makenzie Ritchie, and Hollie (Noah) Ketron; many great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Ritchie; sisters, Mary Stromberg, Lillian Richards, and Wanda Bowman; brothers, James Rodney, Rev. Charles, Donald Lee, Glannis, Frank, Carl, and Robert Bowman.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the U.P. River Church in Iron River with Pastor James Pellizzer to officiate.

Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Alvin, WI at a later date.