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ROCHESTER – Lee A. Ritchey, 75, of Rochester, passed away at 6:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at Miller's Merry Manor of Culver, with his loving family by his side.
On May 2, 1950, Lee was born in Plymouth, to Lloyd and Geraldine Myers Ritchey. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister, Linda, and a brother, Steve. Proudly, Lee graduated from Mentone High School with the Class of 1968. A stellar scholar-athlete, he played basketball as a forward for the Bulldogs. Continuing his education at Indiana University, with a major in science education, he graduated in 1972.
With a strong work ethic, Lee worked at Indiana Metal, later Torx of Rochester. He then worked at Biomet in Warsaw for 25 years where he served as production control manager.
As an outdoorsman, he loved to go hunting for deer, quail and mushrooms. He and his mom had successful gardens each year. Fishing in the local lakes was a great way to relax and share his catch of the day with a group of friends. He also enjoyed several fishing trips to Canada.
It was rare for Uncle Lee to miss any of his nephews’ baseball, football and basketball games. He also was a fan of the Indianapolis Colts and the IU Basketball games on television. As an avid card shark, his favorite was a spirited game of euchre.
Left to cherish Lee's memory are a sister, Linda Weaver, of Rochester; a brother, Steven Ritchey and wife Angie, of Warsaw; nephews: Bill McBride, Adam Ritchey and wife Ashley, Kyle Ritchey and wife Serria, Jacob Ritchey; great-nieces: Kenzie Ritchey, Kaylee Ritchey and Kennedy Ritchey.
Preceding Lee in death are his parents.
A celebration of the life of Lee Alan Ritchey will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 3 at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2 and one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. Chaplain Teri White will officiate. Interment will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery of Plymouth.
Memorials in lieu of flowers, may be made the United Ministries Food Pantry, 625 Pontiac St, Rochester, IN 46975.
