By Mona Lange McCroskey
Curtis Ritter passed away in the Cottonwood hospital on September 7, 2006, with his sons, Jake and Tom at his side. Curtis, at ninety, represented the third generation of ranching Ritters to live in Yavapai County, and those who knew and loved him will sorely miss his friendly, gentle presence. Curtis was a storyteller without equal. His passions included flying, radio, and his family. He was equally at home behind the controls of his airplane, driving a school bus, or at a Soil Conservation District meeting.
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