Daniel Ray “Dan” Ritchey, 60, of Reno, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dan was born August 7, 1961, in Marietta, Ohio, to the late Reuben U. and Willia J. Wright Ritchey.

Dan was chief of the Reno Volunteer Fire Department, a department he joined when he was 15 years old. He owned and operated Ritchey’s Detail Shop and served proudly as a Marietta Township trustee. He was a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the Ohio Township Association, American Union Lodge #1 F.& A.M., a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Aladdin Shrine, Marietta Shrine Club, New Matamoras Social Shrine Club, and the 6th and Washington Streets Church of Christ.

Dan is survived by his wife, Peggy; son, Josh (Sydney); daughter, Lori Ludwig (Stephen); and grandchildren, Madi, Gage, and Jace Ludwig.

Dan was dedicated to serving others for his adult life. He would stand by you no matter the circumstances but would be the first one to call you out if you were wrong. He was a fighter who weathered many health scares in his life, but even while going through his health problems he didn’t slow down. He continued serving his community through it all. Dan was a grateful organ recipient when his own kidneys failed, and that allowed him to enjoy more years with his family and friends.

He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.