Richard Ritland, 63

Richard “Rick” Allen Ritland, 63, of Hampton, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at his home in Hampton. He was born February 14, 1957, to Roy and Marjorie (Duit) Ritland.

Rick graduated from Hampton High School, class of 1975. He furthered his education at Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, and then transferred to Iowa State University, receiving his two-year degree in Ag Studies. Rick was united in marriage to Debra Ruley on February 10, 1990, at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in rural Geneva. He was a lifelong farmer and was a member of the Franklin County Fair Board, FSA, Pheasants Forever, AKL Fraternity at Iowa State and the Grant Lee Township Fire Department. Rick was also a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in rural Geneva.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and tractor pulling. Rick also enjoyed grilling and having a cold drink with his friends. He attended many Iowa State football games and NASCAR races, as well as various sporting events throughout the years for his children and granddaughter. He loved spending time with his family and looked forward to family gatherings.

Rick is survived by his wife Debra Ritland of Hampton; daughter Sarah (Mike) Wessels of Ackley; son Tyler Ritland of Peoria, Illinois; daughter Michelle (Dustin) Pierce of Shellsburg; granddaughter Taryan Barrick-Wessels of Ackley; parents Roy and Marjorie Ritland of Bradford; sisters Kathleen Ferguson of Hampton and DeeAnn (Gary) Chaplin of Ackley; brother-in-law Scot Horner of Geneva; father- and mother-in-law Donald and Susan Ruley of Central City; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his sister Donna Horner, brother-in-law Russell Ferguson, paternal grandparents Oscar and Alma Ritland, maternal grandparents John and Sarah Duit.

Services will be held at a later date.

Sietsema Vogel Funeral Homes, Hampton

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