Daisy Ann-Marie Ritter, daughter of Kevin and Teresa (Snook) Simpson was born April 19, 1980, in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was raised in Ottumwa where she attended school and had worked as a waitress. In April of 1999, Daisy moved with her family to the Cadott area, and since then had lived in Cadott and Eau Claire before moving to Rusk Township in Rusk County.
Daisy received her certified nursing assistant training at Lakeside Nursing Home in Chippewa Falls and enjoyed working as a CNA there and at the Augusta Area Nursing Home.
Daisy loved music, especially Guns and Roses and had enjoyed attending both Rock Fest and Country Jam in Cadott. She also looked forward to camping trips and fishing with family and friends, and just enjoyed being outside in general. Over the years she spent many hours putting her experiences, thoughts and emotions to pen in her various journals.
Daisy passed away in her home near Chetek on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the age of 44 years, 6 months and 27 days.
Daisy will be dearly missed by her children, Emmitt Ritter-Simpson of Cadott, Rachel Ellis (Ben Lee) of Stanley; grandson Alyric; parents, Kevin and Teresa Simpson of Cadott; sisters, Lacey Simpson of Withee, Lillie Simpson (Chris Scott) of Cadott, and brother Travis Simpson of Eau Claire who she shared a very special bond with. She is further survived by aunts and uncles, Greg and Shelley Snook of Edgewood, Iowa, Max Simpson of Ottumwa, IA, Debbie Morris of Sioux Falls, IA; several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Daisy’s life is being planned for the near future, time and place will be announced later.
Online condolences can be left at www.andersonfhaugusta.com