John Forest Ritter III, passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona, February 20, 2024, at the age of 72.

John was born to John and Betty Ritter at St. John’s Hospital, Salina, Kansas, on November 5, 1951.  He was the oldest of three children and a consummate big brother.

As a youth, John fostered his love of pets and animals and was active in the Boy Scouts.  He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1969, where he participated in wrestling, football, and excelled in academics.

John graduated from Kansas State University in 1973, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture and Applied Sciences.  While attending KSU John was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.

Following graduation, John started his banking career with Colorado National Bank, Denver, Colorado, where he achieved great success in his twenty plus years as a bank executive.  In 1995, John relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona, and accepted an advanced position with Bank One, where he worked until his retirement.

John loved his family and friends and especially delighted in spoiling his nephews and niece with special gifts and other random acts of kindness.  He was good at working with his hands and was often called upon to fix small electrical, plumbing, and other repair needs around the home.  He had tiling in his blood.

John is survived by his brother, Jim Ritter (Martha), Naperville, Illinois, sister, Teresa Martin (Tom), Salina, Kansas; nephews, Aaron Martin (Jessica), Nathan Martin (Lisa), Daniel Ritter (Mariah); niece, Molly Martin Warren (Blake); eight great nephews and nieces; and special long-time friend, Marilyn Wolfe.

He was predeceased by his parents, John and Betty Ritter, and nephew, Ryan Ritter.

A private graveside service will be held for the immediate family.

Online condolences may be left at www.ryanmortuary.com.