Carol Ritchie Obituary Ritchie, Carol G. age 80, 50 year resident of Plymouth, passed away on 1-31-2006. Born on the family farm near Greene, IA. Preceded in death by parents, Fred and Isabel Brinkman. Survived by husband Richard of 59 years; sons, Allen (Betty), Bruce (Rhonda), Craig, Dennis (Barbara), Marty (Dawn); grandchildren, Krista (Patrick), Elizabeth (Tom), Daniel, and Laura Jo; great grandchildren, Kenzie, Ashley, Jacob and Austin; brothers, Ray Brinkman (Lorraine), Darrel Brinkman (Letha), Clarence Brinkman (Violet) and Kenneth Brinkman (Bev); sisters, Irene Sartori (Aldo), Ruth Duncan (Bill), Cathy Huber (Joe) and Esther Bose. Carol spent many years as a devoted mother and homemaker and later worked at Royal Stationery in Plymouth. Her greatest enjoyment came from family gatherings and visits with her siblings. She was a kind and gentle person and will be missed by all that knew her. Celebration of Life with family and friends at David Lee Funeral Home, on Thursday from 12 Noon to 2 PM with memorial service 1 PM. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery 11 AM Friday, Assembly Area #1.