Jack Ritchie

Jack Ritchie
Pencil sketch of Ritchie
Pencil sketch of Ritchie
BornJohn George Reitci
(1922-02-26)February 26, 1922
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
DiedApril 25, 1983(1983-04-25) (aged 61)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
OccupationShort story writer
LanguageEnglish
GenreCrime fiction
Notable awardsEdgar Award, 1982
SpouseRita Ritchie (nee Krohne)

John George Reitci (February 26, 1922 – April 25, 1983) was an American writer, primarily known for his vast output of crime fiction short stories under the pen name Jack Ritchie. He completed one novel shortly before his death; it was published posthumously in 1987.