Ritchie, Robert H.Robert H. Ritchie, age 84 of Shawano, formerly of Green Bay, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side, on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Bob was born on August 21, 1932 in Crandon, Wisconsin, a son of the late Harry and Lottie (Doberwalski) Ritchie. He graduated from Crandon High School in 1950. Following high school, Bob entered the United States Army. Bob served in Korea from 1951 until 1954, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He was with the Armor Division. Upon returning from service, Bob was united in marriage to the former Darlene "Dolly" Dobratz on December 11, 1954 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Zachow. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Milwaukee, then moved to Green Bay in 1959. Following Bob's retirement in 1995, the couple moved to Shawano.Bob was employed as a machinist at Paper Converting for over 31 years, a position in which he took great pride. Bob enjoyed staying busy. He was an avid grouse hunter, a self-taught woodworker, and a trout fisherman. He was a traditional deer hunter enjoying his annual trips to deer camp, and spending time there with his family. Bob was also an accomplished guitar player. He loved to spend time with his family and had a wonderful relationship with all of his grandchildren. Bob was a member of the Shawano American Legion Post #117 and the Shawano VFW Post #. He also served on the Forest County Potawatomi Veterans Post and the Land Use Committee. Survivors include his loving wife and soul mate of 62 years, Dolly of Shawano; his daughter, Karen (Susan Wescott) Ritchie of Crivitz; his sons, Dr. Kirk (Winona) Ritchie DDS of Rhinelander, and Kip (Nancy) Ritchie of Pewaukee; ten grandchildren, Michael Wosnig, Paul (Megan) Wosnig, Ryan Wosnig, Zak (Jacqie) Shutte, Krystal Shutte, Kayla (Max) Kayser, Olivia and Evan Ritchie, and Robert and Daniel Ritchie; six great grandchildren, Keifer, Kiera, Kason, Kien, Kensie, and Bricklyn; his sister, Sharon (Gilbert) Allis of Ft. Myers, Florida; and his sister-in-law, Katie Kanack of Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki, in 1997; his sister, Betty Ritchie; and his in-laws, Paul and Emma Dobratz.Funeral services for Robert H. Ritchie will be held on Friday, October 28, 2016 at 4:00 PM at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. Pastor Roy Rinehard will officiate. Relatives and friends may call from 2:00 PM until the hour of service. Military honors will be conducted by the Forest County Potawatomi Veterans on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will take place at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Zachow. In lieu of flowers and plants, the family requests memorials for the Shawano County Library or the Keshena Animal Rescue.Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.