Gary Ritter

Obituaries

February 25, 2012 - 12:00 AM

Gary Lynn Ritter, 51, of Stillwater, Okla.,  passed away Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, at his home. 

He was born Jan. 8, 1951, to Bernard L. and Elenora E. (Longan) Ritter in Stillwater, and graduated from Stillwater High School.  He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1969, was stationed in Vietnam and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Leather Neck MCRD Platoon High Rifle, various sharp shooter medals and a Purple Heart. Gary retired from the Corps in 1971. Upon his return home, he attended and graduated from Northern Oklahoma College at Tonkawa, then attended Oklahoma State University.

He married Susan Otterbine and they later divorced. 

He owned and operated a salt water disposal company, and then opened the Aquazone fish store. After selling the businesses, he moved to Kansas and began to drive trucks for Ellsworth Motor Freight, RVB Trucking and CTS Trucking. After retiring due to health reasons, Gary returned to Stillwater.

Gary is survived by his sisters, Judy (Leon) Thompson, Iola, and Diana J. Clarke, Stillwater; two nieces, Cindy Holinsworth, Humboldt, and Lesli Whitney, Augusta; two nephews, Jeff Clarke, Stillwater, and Steve Holinsworth, Joplin, Mo.; and two great-nieces, two great-nephews and numerous cousins.

A private family service will be held, although memorials may be made to the Stillwater Humane Society, 1710 S. Main St., Stillwater, OK 74074.

Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com.

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