RITCHIE, Melvyn D., age 73, of Brownstown, February 5, 2015. Beloved husband of Carol Ritchie. Best friend of Carol Settles and her daughters Kimberly, Connie and Kathy. Loving brother of Barbara Parrish. He was preceded in death by his parents Gabriel and Mary Ritchie and his brothers Jerry and Larry. His cremation will take place at “The Witness Crematory” located inside of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home (next to Michigan Memorial Park) 30895 Huron River Dr., Huron Twp., (734) 783-2646.