James “Jim” Edward Rittenhouse was born July 28,1949 in Cincinnati, OH to the union of Robert and Elizabeth (Clark) Rittenhouse, departing this life October 31,2024.

Jim is survived by his brothers Daniel (Trudy) Rittenhouse and Phillip (Lorena) Rittenhouse; his children Timothy (Diane) Rittenhouse and Jaime (Michael) George, his significant other Marsha Weiner, his grandchildren Kevin Beckett, Logan, and Riley George, Aroura and Alex Rittenhouse, and several loving nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his loving wife Janice Rittenhouse, his brother Richard Rittenhouse and sister Nancy Winfield.

Jim moved to Hammond from Ohio at 13 graduating from Hammond High in 1968, then joining the United States Navy. Jim completed basic training at Great Lakes Naval recruit station and construction-welding school at San Diego Naval station. Jim was a proud veteran of the Navy and being a "Sea-Bee", having been an exemplary sailor, rapidly moving through rank to attain the rank of Chief Petty Officer First Class before leaving the Navy to return to Hammond.

Jim was a man of many talents and interests, including being a master pipe-fitter and welder and a talented artist and painter. Jim was a self-taught accomplished guitar and keyboard player. Jim was a trailblazer embracing the home computer market in it's infancy. He designed his own games and established a software company in the nineties he dubbed J & J Gameware.

All who knew Jim appreciated his quick wit and humor and curious mind always looking to learn. Jim may have appeared big and intimidating, but those that knew him best knew his heart was the biggest part of him.

A memorial service will be held to honor Jim at Temple Beth-El Shalom at 10001 Columbia Avenue Munster, Indiana 46321. The date of service will be Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 3pm for visitation and 3:30pm service time.