Saturday, June 2nd, 2007
Estella Ridenour
Estella M. Ridenour, 91, Wapakoneta, died 2:38 p.m. June 1, 2007, at Wapakoneta Manor.
She was born June 21, 1915, in Mercer County to David K. and Alice G. Hole. On Oct. 11, 1930, she married David S. Ridenour, who died Feb. 4, 1996.
Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Lois (Karl) Ruck, Wapakoneta; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Deceased are three sisters, Lettie Naumberg, Goldie Lietz Waldo and Carrie Hole; and two brothers, Fred and Joseph Hole.
She retired from Greggs, Inc., in 1978. She also worked as a spinner at the Lima Woolen Mills. She was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8445 Auxiliary, Wapakoneta, its national home organization and the Wapakoneta Senior Citizens.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, the Rev. Sue Keller officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta.
Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to St. Rita's Hospice.
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