Michael G. Ritterson of Coopersburg

Michael G. “Mike” Ritterson, 58, of Coopersburg died June 7, 2018 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest.

Born in Quakertown he was the son of Marlyn (Pastor) Markley of Coopersburg and the late Richard G. Ritterson, Sr.

He worked at the Bon Ton Department Store.

He owned a library card to the Library of Congress, and was a history buff. Michael was highly intelligent with a photographic memory.

He loved the Phillies and Eagles and enjoyed watching all kinds of sports.

Michael also participated in Rock Steady Boxing which is therapy specifically designed for Parkinsons Disease. He loved being called by the nickname “Hank”.

In addition to his mother he is survived by a brother Richard G. Ritterson, Jr. and wife Robin of Panama City, FL, two sisters Linda A. Bleam and husband Kevin of Coopersburg and Lorraine M. Schleigh and significant other Patrick Byrns of Henderson, AR. Numerours nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Predeceased by a sister Irene Ritterson.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www. crstrunk.com) Quakertown.