Ronald Nathan Ritch, 50 passed away Thursday, May 11, 2000.  A native of Jacksonville, Mr. Ritch graduated from Ribault High School in 1967. 

He excelled in all water sports and had received several awards in surfing and water skiing. Mr. Ritch had worked in construction for all of his working life. 

Survivors include his parents, Catherine and William Becht, maternal grandmother, Theresa Varieur; daughters, Melissa Spring Ritch and Cynthia Tenier; a sister, Theresa (Jack) Spooner; grandchildren, Kade and Shelby Renier.