James Michael Ritze

Background

Ritze, James Michael was born on October 16, 1948 in Trenton, Missouri, United States. Son of Theodore Edward and Oka Marie (Rosson) Ritze.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Northeast Missouri State University, 1969; Doctor of Osteopathy, Kirksville College Osteopathic Medical, 1973.

Career

Intern, Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital, Tulsa, 1973-1974. Clinical professor Oklahoma State University College Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery.

Achievements

• Diplomate American Board Family Practice. Certified medical examiner and child abuse examiner, Oklahoma. Certified aviation medical examiner Federal Aviation Administration.

Politics

God commands His people to respect the authority of political leaders and honor them. God also commands His people to pray for their political leaders.

Views

Holiness is not just about personal spirituality and prayer. It will also be expressed through a commitment to social justice and to enabling other people to become followers of Jesus.

Membership

Board directors MEND Crisis Pregnancy Center, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, since 1980, Gatesway Foundation, Broken Arrow, 1980-1983. Chairman Tulsa County Republican Party, 1989-1991. Board directors Ron Lamb Missions, Broken Arrow, 1975-1977, Jim BlackPrison Ministries, Broken Arrow, 1974-1976, Health Opportunities for People Everywhere Ministries, Tulsa, 1980-1982.

Captain United States Army Reserve, 1975-1981. Member American Osteopathic Association, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, Christian Medical Society, Tulsa District Osteopathic Medical Society.

Interests

• Avocation: ranching.

Connections

Married Connie Ilene, September 6, 1975. Children: Amity Eileen, Heidi Marie, James Michael, Kelsey.

Father:

Theodore Edward Ritze

Mother:

Oka Marie (Rosson) Ritze

Spouse:

Connie Ilene

child:

James Michael Ritze

child:

Amity Eileen Ritze

child:

Kelsey Ritze

child:

Heidi Marie Ritze