Coley Ritter, 61, of Union, passed away Friday October 9, 2020 in St. Louis.

Coley as he was known by those who knew him, was born in Saint Louis at St Luke's hospital to the union of Sam and Janice Ritter.

Coley was part of the 1977 graduating class of Pacific High School.

He was united in marriage to Linda in Brandon, Mississippi.

Coley was a respected lifelong aircraft technician who traveled the world and spent his last years at Flying Colours Corp. in Chesterfield.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing guitar and listening to music. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles.

Coley was a beloved husband and father; he will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Coley was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Ritter.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Ritter of Union; his father, Sam Ritter of Union; one son, Scottie Ritter of Union; one daughter, Angie Ritter of Union; two brothers, Greg Ritter of St. Clair and Kelly Ritter of Robertsville; one sister, Samantha Ritter of Union; other relatives and many friends.

In lieu of flowers donations are appreciated to the Lymphoma Society or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.