The Rev. William J. Ritzert, “Father Bill,” 89, a retired Roman Catholic priest of Chicora, passed away peacefully late Friday afternoon, April 3, 2020, at Chicora Medical Center.

Funeral arrangements are being completed by Hile Funeral Home of Chicora.

A full obituary will be published in Monday’s edition of the Butler Eagle.

Please visit www.hilefh.com for additional information or to send a condolence.