Barton Verlane Rittgers Obituary (1940 - 2024)

Barton Verlane Rittgers 83, born on October 27, 1940, Died March 7, 2024 Dad passed away at home surrounded by family. In Las Vegas Nevada where he lived with his daughter Patty. Dad was born and raised in the small town of Healy Kansas. He Attended the Thomas More Prep High School which prepared him for his USAF Military career which spanned 26 years. Retiring from the USAF in 1983. He traveled the world and loved every minute. If you knew him, I am sure you have heard a couple of his adventures. In all his travels He loved Spain the most. He was stationed At Torrejon Air Force Base when He met the love of his life, his Wife of 52 years, Visitacion, our mother. Mom also had a Daughter Carmen Camargo who Dad help raise. Dad and Mom picked up Spanish-English Dictionary’s and learned each other’s language. They maintained the same commitment for the entire Marriage until Mom died. They were married in December 20, 1963 until Mom passed away on January 22, 2015.. Of this Love and commitment, they had Twins Patricia and Gladys. Their whole life changed. He is preceded in Death by Wife Visitacion, Sisters, Betty Goodpasture and Jewell McNanley. He will be missed by his Grandsons and Granddaughter, Joesph Carver II, William Carver and Barton Lucero, Jose Alba and Visitacion, And many Nieces and Nephews Linda, Kara, Ray, Michael, Beth Ann, Sheri, Pat and Bob, and many more family and friends. We will have a service for Dad at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Rd. Dixon, California, 95620 at 10am July 2, 2024, with a small get together at the house following the Committal. We will have a celebration of life for Dad on 4th of July with BBQ and Patriotic Fireworks!