Linda M. Ritchie
July 17, 1947 – July 17, 2022
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Linda Marie Ritchie, age 75, formerly of St. Cloud who passed away at her home in Chaska. Reverend LeRoy Scheierl will officiate. Burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis at later date.
Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 4:00 p.m. and the Secular Franciscans will pray at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Linda was born on July 17, 1947 in Appleton, Wisconsin to Robert and Dorothy (Watson) Vanevenhoven. She married William A. Ritchie on September 3, 1966 in Menasha, WI. Linda worked for the DMV for 32 years. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, the Legion of Mary, BeFrienders, Secular Franciscans, Jail Ministry REC program and a religious Ed. Teacher for 15 years.
Linda enjoyed baking, was very active in her faith and volunteering. Her greatest joy was all the time spent with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Bill; children, Andrew (Kathy) of Palmdale CA, Scot (Starr) of Savannah GA, Maria (Jeremy) Wedel of Chaska; grandchildren; Grace Ritchie, Reese Ritchie, Marlo Ritchie, Archer Ritchie, Jackson Wedel and Joshua Wedel; sister, Julie (Kurt) Mueller; brothers, Chris and James; sister-in-law, Katie Vanevenhoven; and extended family and friends.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents; and brother Peter Vanevenhoven.
Memorials are preferred in Lieu of flowers.
Guestbook
My condolences at the loss of such a wonderful person. May God hold you close and your memories heal your hearts. RIP sweet Linda.
So sorry to learn of this. I have great memories of getting together with cousins Linda and Mary Rose over Christmas holidays. Linda was kind, generous, and full of fun. I’m sure her friends and family miss her greatly.
I will miss you, dear cousin. Eternal rest grant onto her, O Lord.
Hugs Bill! Linda will always be in your heart.
I came to know Linda and Bill during the Why Catholic program at St Peters. they helped me grou in my faith. Linda’s smile was ever-present She offered comfort when I struggled. She had a sense of peace about her that was contagious. I treasured the time spent in her presence. To her family, may the love of friends give you comfort, and the love of God give you peace.
The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls extend deepest sympathy to Bill and family of Linda. She was a bright light in all the right places. Will always treasure my connections with her through the BeFriender program and events connecting the spirit of St. Francis which was her love. Rest peacefully now in your everlasting home.
We are so sorry to hear that Linda passed away. She was such an asset to the REC program. We are praying for your family.
Services
Visitation
Daniel Funeral Home, St. CloudSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 22, 2022 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Linda Marie Ritchie, age 75, formerly of St. Cloud who passed away at her home in Chaska. Reverend LeRoy Scheierl will officiate. Burial will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis at later date.
Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 4:00 p.m. and the Secular Franciscans will pray at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.