Richard and Susan Ritzel of St. Louis announce the birth of their son, Tyler Branigan, 21 1⁄2 inches, 8 pounds, 4 ounces. He was born May 22 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center.
Elder child is Molly, 7.
Maternal grandparents are Judythe Buerke and Norbert Thurmer.
Paternal grandparents are the late Vita Ritzel and Ronald and Judy Ritzel of Utica, N.Y.