Richard C. Ritter, 83 years, of Allentown, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp.  He was the husband of Shirley K. (Kuhns) Ritter for 63 years last November.  Born in South Whitehall Twp he was the son of the late Charles and Erma (Frey) Ritter.

He was a Superintendent for Alvin H. Butz, Inc. for 30 years before retiring.

Survivors: wife, Shirley, sons, Richard T. of Vermont, Lee W. and wife Dorothy of Alburtis, and Craig C. and wife AnnMarie of Whitehall; grandchildren, Laura Orach and her husband Justin, Adam Ritter, and Noah Ritter; great grandchild, Roran Orach.

Services: Private Services.  Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville.  Interment, Jordan Lutheran Cemetery.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com .

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA  22215 or online at www.diabetes.org.