Laurie Ann Fultz-Ritchie

ADRIAN- Laurie Ann Fultz-Ritchie, 48, of Adrian passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 19, 2023 with loved ones by her side. Laurie was born on October 15, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio. She was born to Robert and Elaine (Rowden) Fultz, Sr. and raised by Robert and Michelle Fultz. Laurie graduated from Madison High School with the Class of 1992 and went on to serve her country in the United States Army Reserves. Upon discharge from the Army, Laurie continued her education earning her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Eastern Michigan University, a Master of Arts in Education from Siena Heights University, and a Master of Arts in Counseling. On July 19, 2016 Laurie married John Ritchie in a beautiful ceremony in Frankenmuth, MI followed by a special ceremony on July 21, 2016 at Lake Michigan. They have shared much love and laughter in their time together. Laurie started her educational career through the LISD as an instructional assistant in Madison Elementary’s Hearing Impaired Classroom. In 2008, Laurie moved into her full-time teaching position at Madison Elementary as a special education teacher and has been a “favorite” teacher, co-worker, and friend there for 15 years. Laurie lived a life of service, giving of her time and talents in many ways. She was always thinking of ways to help others and lived this belief through her daily actions. When Laurie’s father died in 2014, she carried on his community work with Damascus Road Ministries. Laurie was a faith-filled member of Ogden Church for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her beloved family, friends, and dogs, riding her bike, watching movies, and reading whenever she had a quiet moment. Laurie loved her niece and nephews, stepson Alex, and her many students with all her heart. She is survived by her loving husband, John; mom, Michelle Fultz; mother, Elaine Fultz; siblings, Robert Fultz, Jr., Tina (Scott) Phillpotts, and Sarah (Ted) Young; nephews and niece, Jacob, Mia and Nicholas Young, and Spencer, Zachary and Garrett Phillpotts; and stepson, Alex Longenbarger. Laurie was preceded in death by her father, Robert, and sister-in-law, L. Fultz. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2023 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, in Adrian and on Monday, April 24, 2023 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Ogden Church with funeral services immediately following at 2 p.m. with Pastor Brandon Rickard officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Laurie’s name may be made to Young Life or Ogden Church. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Laurie Ann Fultz-Ritchie

October 15, 1974 - April 19, 2023