Helen Louise Ritter

Helen Louise Wildt Ritter was born May 21, 1943 in Cincinnati, OH and passed away June 21, 2022 at her residence in Williamstown, KY at the age of 79.  She was the daughter of the late Leroy and Ann Marie Meyer Wildt.

On Oct. 5, 1963 Helen was united in marriage to Paul John Ritter who preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 2008.  In addition to her husband Helen was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Buck.

Helen was a homemaker and a member of St. William Catholic Church in Williamstown.  In her free time she loved spending time outdoors, especially gardening and birdwatching.  Helen was a devoted mother and grandmother who instilled love and kindness to her entire family.

She is survived by her 6 daughters: Roxanne Russell (Michael) of Williamsburg, OH, Helen Ritter of Covington, Tammy Ritter (John Hess) of Williamstown, Paula Grooms (Paul) of Williamstown, Kimberly Ritter of Williamstown and Michelle Chaplin (Jeff) of Dry Ridge; 3 brothers: Leroy Wildt, Earl Wildt and Fred Wildt all of Cincinnati; 2 sisters: Donna Smith of Ft. Wright and Anna of Cincinnati; 8 grandchildren: Christopher Ritter (Rosie), Steven McCoy (Aryka), Matthew McCoy (Megan), Kevin McCoy (Haley), Ashley Hess (Chris), Tim Hess, Lucy Chaplin and Cooper Chaplin; and 9 great grandchildren: Aurora, Akyra, Amara, Alba, Alahna, River, Rei, Wyatt and Maddox.  Also her long time companion and best friend Snuggles.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 PM, Saturday, June, 25, 2022 at St. William Catholic Church in Williamstown.  Burial will follow in the Hill Crest Cemetery in Dry Ridge.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. William Catholic Church, 6 Church St., Williamstown, KY  41097.