Paul LeRoy Ritter 94 of Warren, passed away Sunday (Nov. 17, 2019) at Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison.  He was born Jan. 31,1925 in Milwaukee to the late William and Lena Ritter.  He first married June Schultz and later married Alice Sterkowicz.  Surviving are his children, Faith (Ray) Tibe of Altoona, Iowa, Jack (Linda) Ritter of Normal, IL, David Ritter of Bonita Springs, Florida, and Martha (Missy) (Daniel) Johnson of Chandler, AZ;  four grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother William, son Danny Ritter, grandson Owen Tibe and granddaughter Ashley Ritter.

Paul proudly served in the US Merchant Marines in WWII.  He was a cabinet maker and wood worker, as well as owner operator of the former Stagecoach Bar.  He loved antiques, woodworking, carpentry, reading, his Susie border collies, coins, fishing, and he loved his town of Warren.

Cremation rites have been accorded.  There will be no service or visitation.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Memorial donations in Paul's name may be sent to:  Wm. S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Community Relations (135), 2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI  53705.