Arnold Rittel

arnold rittel

February 27, 1927 ~ January 15, 2014

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Arnold Rittel, 86, of Highmore, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the Highmore Health, Highmore, SD.

Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at the United Methodist Church, Highmore with Pastor Kori Lehrkamp officiating. Burial followed at the Highmore Cemetery.  Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2014 followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Luze Funeral Home, Highmore.


Arnold Eddy Rittel was born in Eagle Township to Elizabeth (Bitterman) and John Rittel on February 27, 1927.  Arnie shares that date with his great grandmother and Aunt Nettie.  Arnie was the youngest of five children.  He grew up on a farm south of Highmore and attended school in Eagle Township and later attended Highmore High School. After high school, Arnie farmed and ranched with his parents south of Highmore.

Arnie met the love of his life, Ethel Mae, at a dance in Blunt, SD.  Arnie and Ethel’s unforgettable day was October 9, 1955 in Onida, SD.  In 1964, Arnie and Ethel moved to their farm southwest of Highmore.  They were only going to stay one year and now here it is 2014.  They raised four beautiful children, Ronnette, Renee, Randy, and Ryan.


Arnie loved to work on the farm.  Even when his health was failing he was always tinkering with his tractors, checking the cows or mowing the hay.  Arnie preferred to raise Hereford cattle.  Some of Arnie’s favorite things to do were the trips with his family to the Black Hills, playing cards, fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandkids.  His smile and bright blue eyes would light up any room.

Blessed to have shared in his life are his wife of 57 years, Ethel of Highmore; twin daughters: Ronnette (Jim) Coe of St. Peters, MO and Renee Pavlik of Mount Dora, FL; sons: Randy Rittel of Huron and Ryan (Kris) Rittel of Highmore; grandchildren: Josh, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Austin, Reis, Dakota, and Colby; sister-in-laws: Edna Foth and Dorothy Schmitgen of Harrold, Marie Schmitgen of Pierre, and Marlene Rittel of Yankton; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding him in death are his parents; two sisters; and two brothers.


Luze Funeral Home of Highmore has been entrusted with Arnold’s arrangements. 

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  2. Our sympathies at this difficult time. May your warm memories of him carry you through the days ahead.
    Darren and Angie (Wheelhouse) Harvey

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  3. Praying for you all. May God bless and give you peace. I have fond memories of Arnold.
    Roger And Vikki Day

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  4. Ethel & Family,
    When someone we love so dearly goes home to be with the LORD, we know they are in a better place, but our sorrow and pain is still great. We are praying that the LORD will hold you especially close, comfort you, and strengthen you through the coming days.
    With Heartfelt Sympathy & Prayers, Terry & Dora Bowling

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  5. So sorry to hear of Arnold’s passing. Our sympathies to you, Ethel, and to all the family. We are thinking of you.

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  6. So sorry to hear about Arnold. I will miss seeing him. He always had something wise to say. And that grin he had was so infectious.

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  7. My sympathy to Arnold’s family. I have fond memories of the times we spent together at wrestling matches.
    Beverly King

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  8. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Revelation 21:4 make this promise, it says: ” And he (God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will morning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” What a beautiful promise, we all look forward, from our loving Creator, (Jehovah God, Psalm 83:18). May the God of peace be with you and your family.

    Sincerely Yours,
    Brandy Molina

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