Sonny Ray Ritchie

Sonny Ray Ritchie, 49, of Knox, Indiana, formerly of Winamac, passed away September 23, 2021 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East, due to complications associated with Covid Pneumonia. He was born January 16, 1972 in Knox, Indiana to Clyde and Utella (Howard) Ritchie. Sonny was a truck driver for many years. He hauled containers out of the Chicago rail yards to various places in the tri-state area. He enjoyed this job. Sonny also loved spending time outdoors. He had a great passion for fishing. He and his good friend Rockey Stacy Sr., of Winamac, fished together for many years, which often resulted in tasty walleye suppers. The Norway Dam in Monticello was one of their favorite fishing spots. Another passion Sonny had was helping others. Whenever someone needed a hand, Sonny was always there to help, it didn’t matter who it was, family, friend, neighbor or stranger. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He had a true heart of Gold. Sonny is survived by his parents and his two beautiful daughters, Kayley and Kennedy of San-Pierre, two brothers: Anthony Ritchie (Brenda Landrum) of Mishawaka, Carter Ritchie (Fiance’ Lisa Novakovich Clark) of North Judson, two sisters: Jennifer (Maury) Kasten and Angela (Jerry) Lynch, both of Winamac, two nieces: Kandas Ritchie of Valparaiso, Alison Lynch of Knox, one great niece: Kaizley Lynch of Knox, four nephews: Jerry Lynch II (Brittani) of Knox, Austin Lynch of Denham, August Kasten of Winamac and Peyton Cutlip of Demotte, and two great nephews: Briar and Brantley Lynch of Knox. He is also survived by Rosie Manns, of Knox, who was a close and dear friend to Sonny, and his late fiance's (Heather Dolezal) parents, Paul and Teresa Dolezal of San Pierre. Sonny and Heather were together for nearly twenty years. Sonny loved his family and spending time with them. He adored and was very proud of his two daughters. Private family services will be held at O’Donnell funeral home in North Judson, Indiana, Tuesday Sep 28, 2021. Family visitation will start at 12 pm, followed by the service at 1 pm, with Pastor Lynda Hosek officiating. Burial will take place at the Denham cemetery.

Sonny Ray Ritchie

January 16, 1972 - September 23, 2021