Robert Duane Ritchie, 83, of Marietta, Ohio, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at the Arbors in hospice care. He was born on February 25, 1934 in Marietta, to Wade and Ethel Parks Ritchie.
Robert was an Air Force Veteran and was retired from Ohio Power. In his retirement he enjoyed driving bus for the O'Neill Center. He married Betty Roberts Ritchie on October 27, 1990. She survives him along with many other family and friends.
Abiding with his wishes, he has been cremated and there will be no services. The Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home is honored to serve Robert's family, and offers online condolences and many more resources by visiting their website, www.cawleyandpeoples.com . Robert's family would like to thank the staff of Strecker Cancer Center and Marietta Memorial Hospice for all their compassion and care.