Gerald A. Rittenhouse

Gerald Arthur Rittenhouse Gerald, better known as Gerry, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 27th. He was 92. Gerry was born in Escanaba, Michigan to Harold and Rachael (Cormier) Rittenhouse. He attended Kingsford High School. When he was 17 he joined the United States Navy where he earned his high school diploma. He served our country as a Radio Operator during World War II. On June 12, 1948, he married Agnes Brouillette. They were married for 69 years. After the military, Gerry owned service stations and car dealerships in Iron Mountain. Gerry loved to be at his cottage on Bush Lake were he enjoyed many summers and deer seasons. He was an avid baseball player and played on numerous leagues as a catcher. He was a natural athlete and was good at all sports. He liked to golf and go to the casino. Gerry also loved a good party! Most of all he loved his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Gerry was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes, who passed away in March 2017; a son, Allan, who passed away in November 2016; Allan’s first wife, Mona, who passed away in 2010 and a brother, Henry, who passed away in the early 70’s. He is survived by one brother, Donald (June) Rittenhouse of North Dickinson; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Francis and Pauline Brouillette of Iron Mountain. Also surviving Gerald are his children; Francis (Linae) Rittenhouse of Howell, Michigan; Jon (Linda) Rittenhouse of Highland, California; Joe (Pam) Rittenhouse of Amarillo, Texas; Dan (Amy) Rittenhouse of Howell, Michigan; Jeri Ann (Ross) Danielson of Iron Mountain; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews too numerous to count. Visitation will be Thusday, August 31, 2017 from 3:00-4:30pm with a brief service at 4:30pm at Evangelical Covenant Church, O’Dill Road, Norway (turn right after passing under train bridge). The family invites you to stay and share a meal after the service. In lieu of flowers please donate to Little League Baseball. Condolences to the family of Gerald Rittenhouse may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Gerald A. Rittenhouse

May 4, 1925 - August 27, 2017