Anne Marie Britsch

Anne Marie Britsch, 70 of Devils Lake, ND died on Saturday, December 2, 2006 at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake surrounded by her loving and caring family. Funeral Services for Anne will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Devils Lake. Rev. Jamie Desai will officiate and burial will be in the Devils Lake Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Family and Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake. Visitation on Wednesday will be at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Serving as Casket Bearers for Anne will be Stan Orness, Richard Maetzold, Neil Lotvedt, Dennis Larson, Terry Walsh and Tim Kiemele Music will be provided by Hope Jury, soloist and Dan Nybo, organist Anne was born on August 14, 1936 at York, ND the daughter of Rudolph and Iona (Rude) Ritterman. She attended country school and graduated from Leeds High School in 1954. She then attended Minot Business College, graduating in 1956. She moved to Rugby, ND and was employed in the Business Office at the Good Samaritan Center. On September 8, 1957, Anne was united in marriage to Derrel D. Britsch at the Leeds Lutheran Church. While Derrel served in the US Army, stationed at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Anne worked at the Woolworth Central Accounting Office. From 1960 to 1964, they made their home in Hansboro, ND. They then moved to Grand Forks, ND and Anne again put her business skills to work as the bookkeeper for the Dakotah Hotel. They also lived for a time in Portland, Oregon, Minneapolis and Staples, Minnesota. In 1976, they returned to North Dakota and moved to Devils Lake where they made their home through the years. Anne worked along side her husband and son in the family accounting practice from 1970 until her death. Anne was very active in all aspects of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, she was member of the Rebekah’s and also was active in the Republican Party. She was a loyal Fighting Sioux and Minnesota Twins fan, and enjoyed traveling with her family. Anne’s life was all about family. She always put family first. Even in these last days, Anne’s only concern was her family. Of the many titles Anne had in her life, the one she treasured the most was “Grandma”. If you were to look up the word “Grandma” in the dictionary, you would find all the caring and loving traits of Anne as the definition. She showed her love and care to many others with her famous apple pie and the never empty jelly bean jar at the office. Our beloved Anne will be forever loved, forever missed and forever in our hearts. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Derrel Children: Susan Olson and her husband, Jeffrey of Devils Lake Sheryl Britsch of Plymouth, MN Steven Britsch and his wife, Barbara also of Devils Lake Grandchildren: James and Michael Olson and Matthew and Kayla Britsch Brothers and Sisters-In-Law: James and Carol Ritterman, York, ND Frank Ritterman, Leeds, ND Charles and Judi Ritterman, Fargo, ND Leland and Judy Ritterman, Leeds, ND Sister: Janet Nybo of York, ND One aunt and many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, and brothers, Philip and Ronald Ritterman.