John William Ritchey Sr., 86, of Blanchester, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2015. He was the beloved father of Kenneth W. (Robin) Ritchey, John W. (Sharon) Ritchey Jr., Gary D. (Melissa) Ritchey, Becky (Gary) Myers, the late Debbie Bennett, Perry Benett; proud grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of 10; dear brother of Francis Rice, Christine Ritchie. John was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline Ritchey; parents, Everett and Alice Ritchie; seven siblings. Friends will be received Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 4-6pm at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home, 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, Ohio. A funeral service will be held Monday, January 19, 2015 at 11am at Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Blanchester IOOF cemetery. Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107