The family of Albert Butch Ritter of Henryetta, OK announces his passing, and invites all who knew him to remember him here.
These are some of the moments and memories that shaped his story.
Albert spent his working life as ['PSO after many years of service'] and held deeply to the Baptist faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
A life of faith is rarely a life of certainty — but always one of trust.
Butch Ritter, a resident of Henryetta, Oklahoma, passed away on May 4, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on January 30, 1941, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Albert and Olive (Durnham) Ritter.
Butch attended Dewar schools, where he excelled in athletics. He was an avid bird hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He was ordained as a deacon and attended Dewar First Baptist Church. Butch retired from PSO after many years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Donna Louise and Sue; a son, James Paul; a brother, Arthur; and a sister, Merle Morris.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly (Chaney) Ritter of the home; daughters, Lisa and husband Mark Crawford of Dewar, and Brandy and husband Ryan Treagesser of Okmulgee; grandchildren, Ethan, Angela, Sarah, Kyle, Riley, and Jordan; great-grandchildren, Ethan, Ezekiel, and Mia Sabrina; brother, David and wife Brenda Ritter of Henryetta; sister, Billie Barron of Midwest City, Oklahoma; and niece, Donna Fields of Dewar.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Westlawn Cemetery, with Rev. Ryan Wells officiating. Services are under the direction of Rogers Funeral Home.
