Rev. Wyman Ritchie

The Rev. Wyman Ritchie of Dalton died Friday at home. His wife is the former Mona Klinger. The couple was married for 59 years in June.

Born in Truthville, N.Y., son of the late John and Eva Farrar Ritchie, he was a resident of Overfield Twp. for the past 17 years and a member of Summit Baptist Church. He graduated from Practical Bible Training, Dallas Theological Seminary and Cedarville College.

A pastor for almost 50 years, he loved preaching God's word. He will be remembered for reading through his Bible every year, since he trusted Christ as his savior at the age of 11 on Aug. 22, 1940. In his words, God changed him from plow boy to a proclaimer of truth. His life was marked by persistence, submission to Christ and a willing desire to serve others. His life Bible verse was Nahum, 1:7.

Also surviving are three daughters, Mona White, Nancy Ritchie and Patty Stormont and husband, Michael; a son, Timothy Ritchie, and wife, Jan; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by five siblings.

A funeral service will be Monday at 12:30 p.m. from Summit Baptist Church, 232 Noble Road, Clarks Summit, with the Rev. Mark W. Schmitz, pastor, and the Rev. Mark Ransom officiating. The family will receive friends from noon until service time. Interment, Abington Hills Cemetery, South Abington Twp.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Summit Baptist Church, for Daniel and Liz Ransom, who will be going to Italy to serve as missionaries.