John Ritola

He was born on February 2, 1937, in Detroit, MI, a son of the late William and Florence (Kostamo) Ritola. John was raised in various parts of the Midwest as his family would travel with his father’s work as an engineer.

Mr. Ritola followed his father’s footsteps for a while and became an engineer working for GM Delco for a few years and then was part of the faculty at the University of Illinois. He then went back to school and became a Pharmacist and began a career working for the VA at the Chicago West Side VA Medical Center, retiring after 28 years.

In 2000, John moved to make his home in Atlantic Mine. He was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Atlantic Mine and enjoyed working on vintage cars, and gardening fruits and vegetables in his retirement.

Surviving are: His son: Charles Ritola of Atlantic Mine

A funeral service for John will be held 5 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service Mt. View Chapel of South Range, with Licensed Lay Minister Elaine Hendrickson to officiate. Burial will be in the Atlantic Mine Cemetery at a later time.

Friends may call on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 4 p.m. until time of services at the Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range.

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The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Mt. View Chapel of South Range is assisting the family with the arrangements.