Jonathan was born on September 13, 1985 in Fargo, ND. He grew up and attended school in Lake Park, MN. He has been a resident of Detroit Lakes since 2009 and an employee at Burger King. He was known to have a kind heart and he enjoyed being with friends. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ritchie, of Detroit Lakes, MN; one sister, Sarah Ritchie, of Detroit Lakes, MN; grandparents, Richard and Gloria Stodola, of Rice Lake, WI; and Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.