Robert R. Ritter (Bob) was elected Potentate at the Annual Meeting in December and installed as Potentate of Mohammed Shrine on January 13, 2009.
Bob is married to his wife of 39 years, Delores. They have two sons, John and Paul. Both are Mohammed Shriners. Bob and Delores make their home in the vicinity of Kickapoo-Edwards, six miles West of Peoria, Il.
Bob was raised a Master Mason in Chenoa Lodge 292 in 1963, he became Master of the Lodge, Bob demitted to Alta Lodge in 1999. Bob came up through the York Rite and joined Mohammed Shrine in 1972 and was very inactive other than being involved in Ottamar Shrine Club through the Mendota Shrine Club. In 1999, Bob joined Greater Peoria Shrine Club. Later he joined the Mohammed Broilers. Bob was Membership Chairman in 2003, 2004, and 2005. He was also Onion Chairman. Bob later joined Legion of Honor, becoming Commander in 2007.
Bob holds a Batchelor of Science designation from Illinois State University with a major in Finance plus Graduate School of Banking, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Bob’s main focus of experience is in finance, management and accounting. His work history consists of banking in the areas of trust and management. Bob was President & Chief Executive Officer of three banks. He presently is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments holding several licenses and designations.
Bob was active in the United States Air Force 1959 to 1963, with an Honorable Discharge 1965.
On the fraternal and social side; Bob, is or has been involved in; Loyal Order of Elks, 1974 until present; Rotary International 1976 until present, Club President 1987; Chamber of Commerce, Mendota, IL – President 1987. Bob and Delores belong to the Methodist Church.
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Bartonville, IL 61607-2844