Jerome Jerry Ridder
July 3, 1940 ~ November 18, 2018
GODDARD - Jerome "Jerry" Ridder, 78, was born July 3, 1940, in Goddard, Kansas, to John and Agnes (Abt) Ridder, and entered eternal rest on November 18, 2018. Jerry married Patricia (Rausch) on August 12, 1961. They have 3 children, Daniel J. (Joyce) Ridder of Garden Plain, Douglas S. (Shelli) Ridder of Hutchinson and Sara A. Ridder of Wichita; 7 grandchildren, Jacob, Samantha, Chelsea (Matt) Voboril, Michael, Thomas, Gerald and Katherine. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Mary Clark, Esther Oliverson, Tom, Larry, Sr. Helen A.S.C., Dave and infant sister, Anita Ridder. He is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren. Jerry was a Navy veteran (who was proud of having completed a world cruise while on the aircraft carrier the USS Shangri-La), a retired professional truck driver for Consolidated Freightways, and a truck driving instructor for WATC and Corporate Safety Consultants. He also was a volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America and Guadalupe Clinic. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., Friday, November 23; The Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 24, both at Church of the Holy Spirit. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Guadalupe Clinic, 940 S. St. Francis, Wichita, KS 67211 and Church of the Holy Spirit, 18218 W. Hwy 54, Goddard, KS 67052. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
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Heartfelt condolences to the family may Gods promise comfort you during this difficult time as we await the answer to Jesusprayer.(Isa.26:19 Matt.6:10) hw
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to lifes routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Pat, Dan, Doug and Sarah – We share years of friendship and memories and feel deeply saddened at the loss of Jerry. We dont remember ever seeing him without a smile or a friendly greeting. He was pretty special. We hope you find strength and a new closeness to the Lord, Pat. We will think of all of you often. Take extra good care of your mother Dan, Doug and Sarah, she is very special too.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to lifes routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of Jerrys family and friends.
Lance, Julie and Kyle Ross
My sympathy to Jerrys family. I knew him since being little kids…we were neighbors on the farm a mile east and a mile north of Goddard. Saw each other nearly everyday, played together, actually grew up together. I feel “What lives once lives forever”.
Analene Schoenecker Zoglman
My Sympathy to a great family.
Jerry was a wonderful man. I will sure must his smiling face at Dove, especially Friday afternoons and each morning as he returned from his daily walks. Praying for peace and happy memories, Pat and family.
Fair winds and following seas sailor.
“Boatswain… Standby to pipe the side… Shipmates going Ashore…”
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Patricia , Dan & Joyce – We are sadden to hear of the passing of your father, Jerome “Jerry” Ridder and offer our condolences to all of you.. Try to remember that Heaven needed a new sailor and God needed him more. We would like you to know a donation in his memory has been made to The Guadalupe Clinic of Wichita. All our prayers, Love from Ed, Joann, Stephanie (James), Eddie (Heather) and Stephen (Emiliee).
Patricia , Dan & Joyce – We are sadden to hear of the passing of your father, Jerome ‘Jerry’ Ridder and offer our condolences to all of you.. Try to remember that Heaven needed a new sailor and God needed him more. We would like you to know a donation in his memory has been made to The Guadalupe Clinic of Wichita. All our prayers, Love from Ed, Joann, Stephanie (James), Eddie (Heather) and Stephen (Emiliee).
Jerry was one of my favorite cousins. He was the same age as my brother Don. He always had a smile on his face, and would come talk to me at different family functions. He was a super nice person, and I will miss him. My sympathy and prayers to Pat and the kids.
So sorry to read this. He was a great guy. A real Professional at his occupation. Condolences to all.
Jerry was such a wonderful man all his life. I have vivid memories of walking home from grade school with Jerry. Any candy he had was immediately shared with everyone. That is how he lived his life. He will be missed but NEVER forgotten. RIP. Matt Eck
Pat, Dan, Doug We were truly sorry to hear the news of Jerrys passing. We have fond memories from the Consolidated Freightways days that will always be with us. Our sympathy and prayers to all you in the days ahead. Tom & Patty McCall
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.