Mark Ritts
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Mark Ritts (1946 - 2009)

Best known for his role on Beakman's World as Lester the Rat, and on PBS's Storytime as Kino, Mark Ritts was also, and foremost, a loving husband, devoted and beloved father, and dear friend. For two years, Mark has courageously battled kidney cancer, never wanting to burden those close by. We are profoundly sad to see him go, but are relieved that his suffering is over.

On behalf of Mark, we thank you for your love, support, and friendship through the years.

We ask that flowers not be sent, but please leave your words in the Guest Book below - we look forward to reading your messages, wishes, and stories.

Private messages to the family can be sent from the Contact Page. If you have any pictures you would like to share with us, please let us know.

The memorial service will be a private event for close friends and family only. (details soon)

Thank you.

The Ritts Family



Links:
New York Times Article :: December 11, 09
Los Angeles Times Article :: December 9, 09
La Canada Outlook :: December 18, 09  (Obit / Bio)
La Canada Valley Sun :: December 18, 09


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      • John McCoy
      • huntington wv
      • Dec 30, 2010 @ 5:29 PM

    • i watched beakman as a teen and now watch with my six year old thanks mark aka lester for making scince fun

      • Gerardo
      • Guanajuato, México
      • Dec 30, 2010 @ 4:16 PM

    • Mark - Lester Siempre estarás en nuestros recuerdos. Fui y sigo siendo Fan de el mundo de beakman, y nadie pudiera haber hecho mejor el papel de lester como lo hacias tu. Ahora tendrás que enseñarles algunos experimentos a los que estan en el cielo.

      You will always be in our memories. I was and i still remain a fan of Beakman's World, and nobody would have done better the role of Lester as you did. Now you have to teach them some experiments which are in heaven.

      • Augusto Cesar de Andrade
      • Brazil
      • Dec 27, 2010 @ 6:32 AM

    • The Beakman's World was the best of my childhood, thank you for make that time so happy!!!!!

      • IVAN
      • MEXICO DF
      • Dec 21, 2010 @ 8:57 AM

    • Lester esras la leche....

      • Diego Ramazzini
      • Guatemala, Guatemala
      • Dec 15, 2010 @ 9:41 PM

    • Gracias por darnos tanto tiempo de alegría siempre te recordaremos! Siempre seremos tus fans!! Gracias por ser una buena persona!!

      • Ryan
      • Illinios
      • Dec 12, 2010 @ 9:12 PM

    • Mark's family, I'm sorry for your loss. My 4-year old son is currently hooked on Beakman's World. He's a little apprehensive of Lester right now but he'll soon figure out he's a funny guy (or rat).

      • Carles
      • Girona
      • Dec 10, 2010 @ 4:07 PM

    • Gràcies per distreure'ns del món avorrit. Fins un altra.

      • Margaret & Amybob
      • Dec 7, 2010 @ 11:06 PM

    • Tonight Amy taught us how to make horrible cracking noises with our bashed noses, a skill she learned from Mark at the patio door.

      Then we sat around laughing and being sad.

      We miss you, Stinkin' Dude.

      • Terry Ford
      • Boise, Idaho
      • Nov 29, 2010 @ 1:48 PM

    • Mark's comic genius first touched me with the routines between Flam Flamingo and the Abominable Snowman, at which my wife and I howled with laughter. We both were delighted to run across him again on Beakman's World. I'm saddened to learn of his passing. God bless him and his family; you have our hearts.....

      • Hashim
      • saudia arabia
      • Nov 27, 2010 @ 1:59 PM

    • oh this man amazed me with his show

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