David A. Ridder

David A. Ridder, 75, born on March 17, 1937, husband, father, grandfather and proud Navy veteran, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013. Dave made a career of truck driver then warehouse manager until his retirement from “Kendall Inc./Waldinger Corp.” in 1997. His survivors include his wife of 53 years, Josephine C. (Lies) Ridder; his children, Anita (Jim) Roebuck, Sandy (Mike) Begnoche all of Wichita, KS, Bonnie (Rick) Thome, Clearwater, KS, Kenny (Jenny) Ridder of Maize, KS, Debbie (Mike) Molde and Pete (Kerri) Ridder of St. Mark, KS; 12 grandchildren, several great- grandchildren, and his siblings, Esther Oliverson, Jerome Ridder and Helen Ridder all of Wichita. Rosary, 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 29 and Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 30, both at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. David was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Agnes (Abt) Ridder; sisters, Mary Clark and Anita Ridder; brothers, Thomas and Lawrence Ridder. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, 8101 West Central Avenue, Wichita, KS 67212 or St. Catherine of Sienna Building Fund, 3636 North Ridge Road, Wichita, KS 67205. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.