Lois Ritchie

Madison-Lois "Andi" A. Ritchie, age 83, passed away February 22, 2012 at Agrace Hospice in Fitchburg, WI. She was born in Cleveland, OH on June 1, 1928 and grew up in Shaker Heights, OH. She graduated with a degree in English Literature from Denison University where she met her husband, Sid Ritchie. They were married in Shaker Heights in 1950. In 1980, Andi and Sid co-founded Concorde Travel, Ltd, which they operated until 1991. They traveled extensively.

She loved her time with family and friends. She enjoyed bridge, movies, tennis, having fun and all Wisconsin sports teams, especially the men's Badger basketball team. She was an active member for many years at Covenant Presbyterian Church, serving as an Elder and on the Board of Deacons. She was also a member of PEO, Chapter AX and Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Andi was preceded in death by her husband in 1992. She is survived by three children, Linda Rowings (John) of Indianapolis, Scott Ritchie (Lin Grace Rohr) of Middleton, and Beth Ritchie of Madison. She is also survived by four beloved grandchildren, Kathy Rowings of Chicago, Steve Rowings of NYC, Tyler Ritchie of Boston, and Stephanie Rohr of South Hadley, MA, a sister, Judith Taylor (Robert) of NYC, two nieces and granddogs Gracie, Allie, Lambeau and Shelby.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, February 27, 2012 at 11am at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road. A visitation will be held at 10am until the service.

Memorials may be made in Lois "Andi" Ritchie honor to the UW Carbone Cancer Center or Agrace HospiceCare.