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Ritz, John
 
Newspaper: Democratic Northwest
Date: 1891-12-10
Age: 74
Page: 1 Col: 7
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RITZ. John Ritz died at his home in Marion township, November 30th, 1891, aged 74 years, 2 months and 23 days, He was born in Schefliz, a little village on the Rhine in Germany, September 7th, 1817 After learning the weaver's trade he enlisted in the German Army and served six yearsWhen 24 years of age he left Germany for America; he first settled in Huron county, this stateOn September 7th, 1849, he was united in marriage to Miss Joanna MyersNine children was the fruit of this union of whom eight are still livingHe moved to Marion township, this county, in February 1864, where he has since resided. The county being new at that time it required a struggle for some time to keep above the tide, but by honesty, industry and economy he succeeded in becoming a well-to-do farmerHis wife died on September 22, 1888. Deceased was a clever and accommodating neighbor, a kind and indulgent fatherHe leaves eight children to mourn his loss.They have the sympathy of the community in there bereavement.

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