Jorita Kernel Ritter

Our MotherBorn in 1917, initially named Josephine Rita, for her parents, Joseph and Josephine, they shortened it to "Jorita" due to her small birth weight of 2 ¯ lbs.She was one of three children, having one sister and one brother.Mom's milestones and accomplishments:Weighed 10 lbs. by one year of age.Walked at age three.Enjoyed ice skating, playing the violin, and was an avid tennis player.A graduate of St. Agnes Academy and St. Mary of the Woods College.She studied education and taught kindergarten for one year until,She married in 1945, and began her family in 1946.She was born prematurely, no one ever thought Mom could bear children,but God blessed her with seven healthy children.Mom will be remembered for:Her breakfasts of chip beef on toast, rolled oats, and cream of wheat.The fearful fraternity paddle, which was her means of scolding the boys,However, it hurt her much more than them.Her faithful encouragement to all of usStaying up all night typing our term papersLover of nature, her bird calls which she was so good at imitatingPianist, especially we remember her favorite piece, Smilin' ThroughHer friendship, humility, daily faith-filled livingUnconditional love, caring and her love of Chocolate!

Family Tree:
Spouse:	Dr. Richard J. Ritter
Children:	Joellen Ritter Smith Linda Ann Cowan Huber Richard Anthony Ritter Jerry Joseph Ritter Mary Elaine Ritter Roesinger Danny Lee Ritter Marie Therese Ritter Inglert
Grandchildren:	Jon Jeffrey Smith Joseph Roy Smith Chad Anthony Cowan Angela Marie Cowan Krista Jo Ritter Matthew Anthony Ritter Sara Jo Ritter Kimberly Kristine Ritter Kristina Lynn Ritter Kathleen Marie Roesinger James Carl Roesinger Bradley David Ritter Ryan Christopher Ritter Jenna Nicole Ritter Geoffrey Scott Ritter
Parents:	Dr. Joseph E. Kernel and Josephine M. Kirkhoff Kernel
Siblings:	Blanche Virginia Keating Joseph E. Kernel Jr.
Grandparents:	None listed