Donald Ritten, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on August 20th, 2020 at the age of 87. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

Private Graveside Services

Date of Service:

Monday August 24th, 2020

Time of Service:

12:00 PM  

Interment at:

Beth El Memorial, 28120 6 Mile Rd, Livonia, MI

Officiant:

Rabbi Joshua L. Bennett  

Shiva Information:

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, no formal shiva will be held.  

Charitable contributions:

Wayne State University School of Medicine
5475 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: (313) 577-2263

or
The American Cancer Society
20450 Civic Center Dr.
Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: (248) 663-3400

or
The Jewish War Veterans
P.O. Box 725066
Berkley, MI 48072
Phone: (248) 855-5085  

Family Members:

He is survived by his wife, Elayne Salomon Ritten. Dear father of Edee (Ritten) & Dr. Larry Sands, Julie (Ritten) & Irwin Futernick, Dr. Gary & Lauren Ritten. Loving grandfather of Michael Ritten, Jenna (Ritten) & Roland Frohman, Mitchell Ritten, Talyah Sands, Margot Sands, Michaela Sands & Sam Dykstra, Peter Nagle and fiancée Emily Sherbin, Sarah Futernick & Matthew Pevan, Max Futernick. Devoted great-grandfather of Nevaeh & Carter Ritten. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Don will be missed by all. May his memory be a blessing for his generosity and love to his family.  

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