Donald E. Ritcha, 77, died Nov. 7, 2010, at his home.

He was born June 30, 1933, in Nickerson, the son of Olin Earl and Pearl Louise Boyer Ritcha.

He attended Nickerson Schools and was baptized at the Nickerson United Methodist Church. Donald worked as a mechanic's assistant at the Jack Wall Chevrolet Dealership in Pasadena, Calif., and then at Cessna in Hutchinson.

He is survived by three brothers: Norman Ritcha of Nickerson, Bill Ritcha and wife Janet of Hutchinson, and Eldon Ritcha of Beaumont, Calif.; a sister, Virginia Ritcha of Inman; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, at Eastside Cemetery with Pastor Jeanine I. Rishel presiding. Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today through Thursday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Cremation has taken place.

Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or the Christian Soup Ministries, in care of Elliott Mortuary.

Visit www.elliottmortuary.com to leave a personal message for Donald's family.