01/09/2026
Dear Fair Family –
With hearts full of love and loss, we share with you the news that our beloved leader, George Braddock, passed away peacefully earlier this week. In his last days he was surrounded by an outpouring of love from family, friends and his greater community.
Please hug those close to you, check in on each other - and share your stories of George with each other.
Just recently George said to a close friend, “Everyday, I look for ways to uplift the people I love and care for in my life in whatever way I can.”
George loved and served the Ritz, the Flamingo Clan and the OCF. Our purpose now is to celebrate and continue his legacy. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Ritz Sauna & Showers at the Oregon Country Fair. Rest assured we will do our very best to be “Putting on the Ritz” in a manner that would make George proud.
For now, we ask for your grace and patience as we process this tremendous loss. We will have a celebration of life and will provide details in the months to come.
If you have stories or anecdotes you would like to share about George, please send them to ritzsauna.ocf@gmail.com.
- With love from the Ritz Flamingo Clan