Alan Robert Schritter was born on October 30, 1949, in St. Francis, Kansas, to Robert and Mildred (Ekberg) Schritter.

     Alan enlisted in the United States Navy on May 20, 1969, and served on active duty until his honorable discharge on May 16, 1976. He held the rank of AMH3 (Aviation Structure Mechanic (Hydraulic), Petty Officer Third Class) at discharge. Alan was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. After returning to the States, Alan served another twelve years in the Naval Reserves.

     Alan and Elizabeth Riedelsperger married on June 1, 1973, in Brighton, Colorado, and celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary this past June. He loved hunting and fishing and shared his enthusiasm for shooting and reloading with his son, Jon.

     Alan passed away at age 77 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska, with his family by his side.

     He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Ron Riedelsperger.

     Survivors include his wife, Liz and son, Jon Schritter both of Cambridge; sister-in-law, Helen (Doug) Robinson of Fruita, Colorado; sister-in-law, Gail Riedelsperger of Brighton, Colorado; nephew, Derek (Heather) Schritter and their children Shelby and Riley of Fort Lupton, Colorado; nephew, Jarrod (Erica) Schritter of Iowa; nephew Ryan Riedelsperger of Thornton, Colorado; and niece, Sara (Justin) Ratzlaff of Monte Vista, Colorado.

     His family honored his wish of cremation with no formal services.

     Memorials are suggested to the family of Alan Schritter for later designation. Online condolences may be left at lockenour.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge.