Gary R. Ritz, 61, South Bend, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.

Gary was born Aug. 26, 1961.

Gary is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Randy (Dawn) Ritz, Argos; stepchildren, Zachary (Julia) Goad and Cherri Smith; two stepgrandchildren; and his stepmother, Mary “Dolly” Ritz, Houston, Texas.

Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, South Bend, is in charge of arrangements.