Hans-Peter Ritter, age 71, a resident of Winfield, IL, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024.  He was born June 26, 1953 in Lauchheim, Germany, to Janos & Irmgard Ritter.

Peter spent his early years in Germany, where he developed a lifelong love of hiking, soccer, and music.  He moved with his family to the north side of Chicago, where he met his future wife Emma while working his way through college.  He loved his family and friends and being outdoors any chance he could get.   In his career, he brought his eye for detail and his international experience to his work handling shipping logistics around the world.

Peter was a devoted Christian and loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Peter was a longtime member of College Church in Wheaton and, in later years, enjoyed attending Holy Covenant Church in Wheaton with his grandchildren.  Despite a years-long struggle with Alzheimers, Peter never lost his love of music: Long after his ability to sing had left him, he could be heard joyfully whistling hymns in church.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Emma; his two sons Kristopher (Amy) & Neal (Meaghan); his grandchildren Elena, Ian, Anneliese, Philip & Nathanael Ritter; and his siblings Wolfgang (Eva) Ritter, Hartmut Ritter, Uwe Ritter, & Annette Ritter-Wax.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, Illinois 60187. A graveside service will be held at Wheaton Cemetery, 1209 Warrenville Rd., Wheaton, IL 60189 on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. A memorial service will be held at Holy Covenant Church (Bethany Chapel), 404 North President St., Wheaton, IL 60187 on Friday at 4:00 p.m.

Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027 .