Sheila Dawn Ritter was born March 6, 1968 in McCook, NE to Loyal and Lynda (Martin) Springer. She passed away suddenly on August 15, 2019 at her home at the age of 51.

Sheila attended Beaver Valley High School and graduated in 1986. She married Michael Ritter on April 9, 1994 in Selden, KS. Sheila worked as a Special Education Para for Golden Plains Elementary; she loved helping all the student at the grade school. She enjoyed dancing and singing around the house and loved her collection of Berry Hill Bears. Sheila was very proud of her yard and always wanted it to look perfect. One thing she despised was any type of bird. She never went anywhere without her Yeti cup and Crystal Light drink.

Sheila was a loving wife and mother and dedicated her life to her family and friends. She was supportive in all the activities her children participated in and was very proud of her children and everything they have accomplished. Sheila was close with her mother, checking on her often and talking with her many times a day. She loved her summers and holidays with her grandson, Rostin and always wanted him to have the best time. Sheila was loved by her nieces and nephews and took a lot of interest in their lives.

She was preceded in death by her father, Loyal Springer; aunt, Dorothy Burroughs; uncles, Lyle Springer and Marvin Springer; father-in-law, Cletus Ritter; sister-in-law, Patricia Richmond and her grandparents.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Ritter of Selden, KS; children: Christopher Springer (Leslie Smith) of Atwood, KS, Rachael Ritter (William Still) of Phillipsburg, KS and Danica Ritter of Selden, KS; grandson, Rostin Springer; mother, Lynda Springer; sister, Shelly Macfee of Oberlin, KS; aunt, LaDonna (Steve) Harrison; uncles: Marlin (Denise) Springer; mother-in-law, Wilma Ritter; brothers-in-law: Dennis Macfee, Bernard Ritter and Robert (Laura) Ritter; sisters-in-law: Juanita (Ken) Denning, Karen Simon, Marianne (Pie) Garza, Janet Baalman and Carleen (Steve) Brewer; nieces and nephews: Kaden Macfee, Taylor (Logan) Fortin, Madison Macfee, Landen Macfee, Melissa (Michael) Dick, Natalie (Ross) McCombs, Aaron Denning, Jennifer (Chad) Henry, Christy Simon, Janel (Jay) Jessen, Brandon (Liddy) Offutt, Devin (Megan) Ritter, Morgan Ritter (Isaac Dinkel), Nolan Ritter, Noel Ritter, Dustin Gonzales (Risa JaNe), Traci (Beau) Carroll, Derek (Erika) Gonzales, Cheyene Garza, Michelle (Jt) Tipton, Nicole Baalman, Timothy Baalman, Braxton Brewer, and Jaiden Brewer.

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