John F. Ridgway, age 84, of LaRue, died suddenly Friday May 28, 2010 at 10:11 AM at University Hospital in Cincinnati.
He was born September 20, 1925 on Hardin County to the late Keith B. and Frances (Myers) Ridgway. On March 28, 1948 he married Marian L. Friddell and she survives.
Also surviving are three children; Rondalee (Michael) Ballinger of Gardnerville, Nevada, Dean Mel (Micky) Ridgway of LaRue, and Annette Buckley of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Grandchildren; Rex (Nicole) Ballinger and Nicholas (Courtney) Ballinger. Great Grandchildren; Jude, Zane and Ana Ballinger.
He was preceded in death by brothers; Richard and Robert Ridgway and sister Keitha Mae Capell.
John’s life really centered around the village of LaRue. He graduated from LaRue High School, Attended Ohio Northern University, served in the U S Army Air Corp during WWII, member of the Phillippi-Clement Post 101 American Legiion of LaRue, Was President of the Ridgway Hatchery Inc. a fourth generation family business in LaRue. Member of the LaRue United Methodist Church, LaRue Lion’s Club, the LaRue Lodge #463 F & AM, He served on the LaRue Village Council and a number of terms as Village Mayor. He coached Little League Baseball and donated and maintained the American Flags which adorn the up town portion of LaRue on Special Holidays. He donated land to the village which became the Ridgway Park on Front St.
Funeral Services will be held Friday June 4, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the LaRue United Methodist Church. Minister will be the Rev. Edward W. Fugate. Burial in the LaRue Cemetery. Friends may call at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Thursday. Graveside Veterans Rites will be conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council.
Those who wish may make contribution to the LaRue Area Park Board in care of the Funeral Home.
Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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