Harold F. Ridder
July 17, 1949 ~ December 3, 2020
Harold F. Ridder 71, Retired Boeing and Spirit employee died Thursday, December 3, 2020. Private Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 10, 2020. Funeral Mass will be livestreamed at www.magdalenwichita.com. Burial to follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Harold attended Bishop Carroll High School and Newman University. He was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed helping them with the Christmas tree lot every year. Harold was a lifelong server of others - he volunteered regularly at The Lord’s Diner and was a blood donor, donating 45 gallons of blood in his lifetime. Harold was married to Marilyn Ridder for 44 years and together they raised two children. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Ridder. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn J Ridder; sons, Shaun and Jason (Emily) Ridder; brothers, Ed and Vince (Anita) Ridder; and one grandchild, Graham. A memorial has been established with: Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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Marilyn, We are sorry to learn oh your loss. Harold was so kind and generous. I enjoyed his dry sense of humor. May your memories be more than your grief. Pat O’Donnell
I am so sorry to learn of Harold’s passing. I enjoyed volunteering with him at the Lords Diner on Thursdays. He always had a funny story and loved to sneak a dessert when no one was looking. Rest In Peace Harold. Marcia Patterson
I was a friend of Harold back in his high school days, he was a great friend, sorry to hear that he passed away. Tony Molina
Harold was a great worker, the best hand former, and a wonderful person. Very sorry to hear of his passing and send sincere condolences to his family.
I knew Harold from work at Boeing/Spirit. He was always kind and had a smile on his face. My condolences to the family and friends and God speed to you Harold, may you rest in peace. Philis Seal
I worked off and on with Harold for many years at Boeing/Spirit, he was a great guy to work with. I’m sorry to hear of his passing. Connie and I have enjoyed running into Harold and Marilyn off and on at church and restaurants. The last time we met at a restaurant I had went to the restroom and upon returning to the table Harold had sat down and was chatting away with Connie. He was a friendly and likable man. We offer our condolences and best wishes to the family. Bob and Connie Chance
Sorry for your loss, Rich & VI Ridder.
Harold was a great guy.I worked with him loved to chat with him.He was in the class behind me at Carroll.His smile and humor will be missed.RIP my friend.
I was a 1968 graduate of Bishop Carroll along with Harold. Later in life, I would see Harold in the shop area at Boeing. He worked in the manufacturing area operating the brake machine. It was loud and I would have to almost shout to have a short conversation. He always had a quick smile as he would recall some crazy thing we did back in high school. It was very sad to learn that another classmate is gone from this earth. May God Bless Harold’s family. Stan Stallbaumer
Dear Harold,
Now that you are in heaven, I miss our phone conversations. I talked to you often about the Ridders. You really lived a good life and are a great example to all.
Love, your cousin Theresa Ridder Bills