Gerald Ritter "Jerry", 87, of Effingham, IL, formerly of Vandalia, IL, died on Saturday, November 05, 2011 at his home in Effingham, IL. Private Services will be held at a later date. Burial with military rites will be in Ritter Cemetery, in Vandalia, IL. Memorials: Ritter Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. He was born on December 06, 1923, in Vandalia, IL, the son of Curtis Daniel and Louellen (Miller) Ritter. He married Beulah England, June 10, 1950 in Vandalia, IL. Gerald retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was affiliated with First Christian Church, Effingham, IL and a member of Crawford-Hale American Legion Post # 95 Vandalia, IL, serving in the Drum and Bugle Corp and a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by wife, Beulah Ritter of Effingham, IL. Sons: David Ritter & Diana, Vandalia, IL; Ken Ritter, Effingham, IL; Daughter: Patricia Oertwig & Steve, Champaign, IL.; 5 Grandchildren: Mark, Tricia, Stephanie, Nicole & Katie; 6 Great Grandchildren: Jake, Nicholas, Mya, A.J., Olivia & Lucas Preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother and 5 sisters