Charles A. Ritz, Jr. died Saturday in his residence. Born in Canton, OH he was an Army Veteran and was President of Karl Kuemmerling, Inc. Charles was Past First Reader and a member of The First Church of Christ Scientist, he also had been a singer with the Robert Shaw Chorale in New York City. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years: Joan, daughter Katharine , son David and a brother John . According to his wishes services will be private. Those who desire may make a memorial contribution in his memory to a church of your choice.