Helen Ritthaler

Funeral Service for Helen Ritthaler will be 11:00 a.m., Friday April 4, 2014 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Moorcroft with Pastor Wacker officiating. Interment will follow service at Moorcroft Cemetery. Helen Ritthaler, age 77, passed away at her home March 31, 2014 in Moorcroft, WY.Helen was born June 15, 1936 in Haigler, NE to William and Leona (Thompson) Enfield. Raised during difficult times in McDonald, KS and then in 1967 moving to Upton, WY with her husband and four kids, Helen learned the value of tenacity, perseverance and hard work. Helen's home was warm, inviting and open to all. Whether it was baking or reading recipes, working in her yard or ironing while watching TV, Helen was continually in motion or "puttering" as she called it. She also loved her bookkeeping, doing the books for the church and various businesses throughout the years. Helen was a lifelong Lutheran and was active in the church. Her life- simple and unassuming- was a testament to her unwavering faith in God, as a she lived her faith every day.Helen is survived by her four children, Cary (Linda) Hatch, Terry (Dee) Summers both of Austin, TX; Bob (LaDonna) hatch of Gillette, Kellie Perkins of Moorcroft and also Ron Wolf- a son in name only but a son and best friend in every other way. She is also survived by her one brother, Bud Enfield of Goodland, KS and two sisters Alva Ellis of Denver, CO and Bonnie Davis of San Gabriel, CA. She had seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and numerous cousins and devoted friends. She called herself blessed to have so many good people call her friend. Helen is preceded in death by her parents, three husbands, Robert Hatch, Clifford Perkins and Walter Ritthaler and two brothers, Leroy and Chick Enfield. A memorial has been established in Helen's name memorials and condolences may be sent to the family in care or Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via our website at www.walkerfuneralgillette.comFuneral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716