Born July 16, 1926 in Groveland to Frank and Jennie (Moser) Ritthaler, he married Lois Fern Schappaugh on June 26, 1948. She died January 31, 2015 in Peoria. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Chauncy Ritthaler and one sister, Virginia Ritthaler.
Surviving are one son, Bradley Paul (Lynn) Ritthaler of Peoria; one grandson, Nicholas Paul Ritthaler and two sisters, Marylou Birkey and Darlene (Robert) Schimmelpfennig, both of Morton.
Paul was a World War II veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany with Occupation Forces.
He retired from Caterpillar, Inc. in 1988, after 35 good years as a Design Engineer in the Tractor Division.
An avid bicyclist, Paul enjoyed spending the winter months with Lois in Boca Raton, Florida.
Paul was a member of Pekin Bible Church since 1948, where he served on the Board for 35 years and on the Building Committee.
His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2024 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Chad Nightingale will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Military rites will be provided by the United States Army and Tazewell Military Rites Team. Burial will be at Groveland Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Pekin Bible Church, 2405 Court Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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