Jacqueline “Jackie” Ritter, 94, of Charles City

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ritter, 94, of Charles City, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa with her family by her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jackie Ritter will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charles City with Reverend Ray Atwood officiating.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Charles City.

Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until the start of the service at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be given to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or the Colwell Fire Department.

Jacqueline “Jackie” (Cimmiyotti) Ritter, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Fishbach) Cimmiyotti, was born September 3, 1932. Jackie was united in marriage to Paul Joseph Ritter on April 30, 1951. After Paul’s honorable discharge from the United States Army the couple settled in the Colwell, Iowa area to farm. Jackie helped on the family farm, raised their four children and assisted Paul with the Pioneer Seed business.

Jackie was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she was active in church circles. She was also a member of Women of the Moose and the Double “C” Saddle Club.

Jackie loved spending time with all of her family (having recently celebrated their annual “Christmas in September” at the farm). She enjoyed tending her flower and vegetable gardens, making blankets for family and friends (donating to worthy causes as well) and playing the card game “07’s” (as she liked to call it) with her family.

Living family members include her children: Linda Kuncl (Tom Naughton) of Iowa City, Marlene (Rick) Cordes of Charles City, Duane (Julie) Ritter of Charles City and LuAnn (Kim) Kissell of Peosta; eight grandchildren:  Andrew Cordes, Jason (Amber) Cordes, Brad (Samantha) Ritter, Brooke Peters, Kelsey (Vincent) Gerlits, Todd Kuncl, Mackenzie Kissell and Garrett Kissell (Katie Kinsella); 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Marlie Bade; two brothers: Ronnie Cimmiyotti and Gordon Cimmiyotti; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul; two sisters: Leola Brady and Lois Reuter; brother, Stan Cimmiyotti; and her special K9 companion, Charlie.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of local arrangements.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.