Publication Date - Tuesday & Wednesday, July 8 & 9, 2003 Symbols - None Picture - No RAY R. RITZENTHALER. Ray R. Ritzenthaler, 71, of Oregon, Ohio passed away surrounded by his loving family, Sunday, July 6, 2003. He was born in Sandusky, Ohio on March 15, 1932 to Rolland H. and Helen (Grulich) Ritzenthaler. Ray attended Waite High School and graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor's and Masters Degree in Education. He was a member of UT's first Mid-American Conference Basketball Championship team and a member of the Varsity "T" Club. Ray was a 26 year basketball official and served on the Association's Executive Board. He refereed high school football for 37 years and 10 years at the collegiate level, and was also the past president of the Northwest District Football Officials Association. Ray was the Assigning Secretary of the Sandusky Bay Conference for 15 years and umpired softball for 47 years. Ray's career in education spanned 41 years, working in the Anthony Wayne and Oregon school districts. Ray was an active lifelong member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Toledo, Ohio, serving as past president and several congregational offices. He was involved in scouting with Troop 1666, and was leader of several contingents to the Philmont Scout Ranch. Ray was dedicated to his family. One of his many joys was traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara (Myers); sons, David (Debra) Ritzenthaler, James (Linda) Ritzenthaler; daughter, Beth (Kevin) Parlette; brother, Donald (Mary) Ritzenthaler; mother-in-law, Margaret Myers; six grandchildren, Alicia, Matthew, Kevin, Ryan, Alex and Lauren. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant grandson, Jason. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-9 p.m. at the Eggleston-Meinert Funeral Home, Coy Road Chapel, 440 S. Coy Road, Oregon. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 10:00 am in St. Mark Lutheran Church Woodville Road and Elmore Street where the family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the service.. Interment will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy in Ray's memory are asked to consider St. Mark Lutheran Church. Visitation: Visitation Times 2-9 Wednesday, July 9, 2003 Coy Road Chapel