Dorothy L. Ritzenthanler

February 26, 1930 - April 7, 2021

Dorothy L. Ritzenthaler, age 91, passed away on April 7, at 11:50 p.m. in her Bourbon home.

Dorothy was born the daughter of Lewis and Goldie (Mckee) Danner on Feb. 26, 1930, in Churubusco. On Nov. 9, 1947, she married Robert Ritzenthaler, who preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1994. She worked at Reynolds Aluminum before retiring. During her free time, she enjoyed flowers, animal - especially cats and dogs, bargain-hunting, and thrift-store shopping. She was well-known as a collector. She formerly attended Tippecanoe Community Church.

Those who will dearly miss Dorothy are her daughter Linda Kay Ritzenthaler of Mishawaka; granddaughter Dawn (James) Felder of South Bend; great-grandson Roderick Roberts of Las Vegas, Nevada; great-great granddaughters: Zaria, Zaniya, Sa’mya and Zoey; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, 12 siblings, and great-granddaughter Jessica Rawls.

Friends may gather to share memories with Dorothy’s family Wednesday, April 14, from 2 - 4 p.m. and the funeral service will begin at 4 p.m. at Deaton-clemens Funeral Home 115 S. Main St., Bourbon. Burial will take place the following day, Thursday, at 2 p.m. in Highland Cemetery 2257 Portage Ave, South Bend.

In keeping with current Covid 19 regulations “masks are required while in the funeral home” as well as being mindful of social distancing during the visitation time and funeral service.

The family wishes to thank friends and the community for their support during this difficult time. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com

All expressions of sympathy are welcome, and memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or any Humane Society are appreciated.