Mark Allerd Ritz, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2018. He was born on July 24, 1959, in Grand Rapids, to the late Allerd and Evangeline (Howard) Ritz. Mark is survived by the love of his life, Ruth Zaagman; brothers, David (Robin) and Michael (Michelle); nieces, Elizabeth (Wesley) VanCompernolle and Emilee Ritz; and numerous other cousins and friends. Mark loved hunting, fishing, kayaking, and life on the river and in the woods. In Mark's honor, please consider making a memorial donation to the American Heart Association.