Karl Joseph Ritter, 78, of Du Quoin, passed away at 1:38 A.M., Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the SSM Health DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Karl had worked as a postal carrier in Du Quoin for twenty-seven years.  He also worked at Wal-Mart in Carbondale.  Karl was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin.  After his retirement, Karl loved to play SIH bocce ball with the Herrin group.  He also enjoyed going to the Christopher Maid Rite to sit and talk to the close friends he had made there.  Karl also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and going to the horse races at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.  Karl loved to attend the ballgames of his nieces and nephews.
He was born August 29, 1946 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Syl and Geraldine "Jerry" (Jones) Ritter.
He is survived by one sister - Carolyn Davis and husband Jim of Pinckneyville, nephews and niece - John Davis and wife Lindsey of Du Quoin, Elizabeth Benson and husband Steve of Du Quoin, and Tim Davis of Pinckneyville, great nieces and great nephews - Michelle McQueen and Shedret of Du Quoin, Alaric Davis of Mt. Vernon, Adalynn Davis of Christopher, Drake Davis of Du Quoin, Joe Davis of Christopher, and Grayson Benson of Du Quoin, and great great nephews - Jaxon Davis, Jayden Davis, Raiden Nesby, and Kyden Davis, all of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin with Fr. John Igwe officiating.
Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M., Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Masses or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.