Gerald Scott Ritchie, 55, of De Soto died Jan. 8, 2018, at Hillcrest Nursing Center in De Soto. Mr. Ritchie was a mechanic, a U.S. Navy veteran, and a member of Amvets Post 48. He loved music and his dogs. Born June 1, 1962, in Decatur, Ill., he was the son of Marcella (Cordia) Ritchie of De Soto and the late Gerald Ritchie.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son: Matthew Cole of Coffee; two brothers: Michael (Pennie) Ritchie of De Soto and Mark Ritchie of De Soto; two sisters: Kathy (Steve) Conatser of Festus and Sheila (Michael) Harris of Texas.
Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks, 2800 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis County, with Tim Kooppenberg officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home, in De Soto.