LaVerne R. “Butch” Ritter Jr., 42, of Emmaus, died Sept. 5, 2012 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born in Allentown, he was the son of LaVerne R. Ritter, Sr. and the late Rachel A. (Hartman) Ritter. He was a construction worker for many years. He was a member of Upper Milford Field and Stream.

Survivors: Father and Stepmother, Ann; Son, Cody R. Ritter of Emmaus, Daughter, Morgan L. Ritter of Emmaus, Sister, Lori wife of Michael Miller of Emmaus, Nephew, Jonathan R. Miller.  

Services: Funeral Service will be held Sun., Sept 9, 2012 at 4 p.m. in Schantz Funeral Home P.C., 250 Main St. Emmaus. Viewing Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. Private inurnment will be held in Western Salisbury Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com.  

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Upper Milford Field and Stream, P.O. Box 196, Emmaus, PA 18049. 

Information Courtesy of Schantz Funeral Home P.C.