William Albert Ridder 91, of Blue Springs, MO, formerly of Kearney, MO passed away February 5, 2013 at Research Hospital. Graveside Service will be at 10:00 am, Friday February 8, 2013 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery Higginsville, MO. Friends may call from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the Meyers Funeral Chapel 1600 W. Main St. Blue Springs, MO. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors PO Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675. Online condolences in William’s memory may be sent to meyersfuneralchapel.com.
William was born July 22, 1921 near Higginsville, MO. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corp before serving in the US Navy, April, 1941 and was honorably discharged October, 1946. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor when it was bombed, but was at sea on maneuvers at the time. After discharge, he was employed by Butler Mfg. 37 years before retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Mildred Bartel Ehlert, and brother Orion Ridder.
He is survived by his wife and best friend of 66 years, Laverne Bartel Ridder of the home, daughter Lavonne Ridder of Blue Springs, MO, sons Richard Ridder (Sandra) of Richmond, MO, Michael Ridder (Sheryl) of Libertyville, IL, and Patrick Ridder (Sherry) of Blue Springs, MO; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and three step-greatgrandchildren, also surviving are a host of nieces and nephews.
My love and condolences to all of his family. Uncle Bill was such a kind, caring, compassionate man. I count myself fortunate to hold many wonderful memories of him.
May the Lord give you Peace and His Love during this time of your loss. Bill was a great person, with many gifts, as he seemed to be able to master anything he set his mind to. You, his family are left not with sadness, but with a Joy of having this man your loving father and the husband of your Mom in such long years together. How much greater could that be. Love to all and know we will never forget this man and thankful he was a great part of our lives. Sister Roberta and Aunt
Just wanted you to know how sorry we were to hear about the death of Rick’s Dad, he was a very Special man,keeping prayers for you all.
Prayers for you and your family
Our thoughts and prayers for all of Bill’s family, especially Laverne.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We just heard today of your dad’s death. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Love and prayers,
Janet
Lindsay and I join so many others in offering our deepest sympathy on Bill’s passing. Although this is this sad time, it may be of some comfort to know that in his passing you can celebrate the end of a very long and productive life. If the outpouring of sympathy on his loss is any indication, and it most certainly is, you can proudly and confidently say that his life was a life well-lived.
We hope and pray your family find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew and loved him.
Bill and Lindsay
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Ridder. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.