Tex. W. Ritter, 71, passed away at 3 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2014 at his rural Macy, Indiana residence. He was born to the late Rufus George and Martha Lou (Cressel) Ritter on August 27, 1942 in Eccles, West Virginia.

Tex married Rebecca J. Nelson in 1978, she survives. He retired from Smurfit Stone Co. after 38 ½ years. He loved animals, fishing, and hunting. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is also survived by two sons, Daniel W. Ritter of Peru, Indiana and Chad W. Nelson (Lesley) of Wabash, Indiana; three daughters, Annette M. Webb (Gerald) of Wabash, Indiana, Bobbi L. Ritter of Houma, Louisiana and Virginia M. Nelson of Wabash, Indiana; brother, Wayne VanDyke, Sr. of Marion, Ohio; sister, Crystal Cooper (Doc) of Wabash, Indiana; five grandsons, Kristopher Webb and Trey Villegas of Houma, Louisiana, Cory Ritter of Evansville, Indiana, Coty Ritter (Jackie) of Evansville, Indiana and Weslee Nelson of Wabash, Indiana; three granddaughters, Ali Webb of Old Town, Florida, Ellen Webb and Paige Nelson both of Wabash, Indiana; and three great granddaughters, Ivory Halloway of Wabash, Indiana, Emily and Savannah Thomas of Old Town, Florida.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Preferred memorials to be directed to donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfunerals.com