Stephen Ritchie's Obituary
Stephen (Steve) Joseph Ritchie, age 68, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2022, at Doctors West Hospital. He was born September 22, 1953, in Columbus, Ohio where he lived all his life. Steve graduated from Bishop Ready High School in 1971 and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Franklin University in 1974. An avid outdoorsman, Steve took every chance he could to go fishing, shooting and especially enjoyed his camping trips with his family.He was preceded in death by his mother, Bernadette Ritchie, and his father, James Ritchie. Steve leaves behind a saddened family. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth D. Ritchie, his four children, Katherine (Kasey) Weber of Grove City, Ohio, Andrea (Ande) Smith of Galloway, Ohio, Bryan Ritchie of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Lauren Ritchie of Columbus, Ohio, along with nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Steve requested to be cremated and a Celebration of Life ceremony and the spreading of his ashes will be held at a future date to be announced. To express online condolences to the family please visit
What’s your fondest memory of Stephen?
What’s a lesson you learned from Stephen?
Share a story where Stephen's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Stephen you’ll never forget.
How did Stephen make you smile?