RIDEN, Floyd William 1917-2002

RIDEN, SCHILLING, WEDEKING

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 5/31/2011 at 21:21:12

FLOYD RIDEN

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CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Floyd Riden, 84, a resident of 700 Hildreth St., Charles City, died Friday (March 1, 2002) at the 11th Street Chautuaqua Guest Home in Charles City.

His funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Dianne Christopher and Diane Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City, with military honors conducted by the Charles City Ceremonial Unit.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City and one hour before services at the church.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

[ Mason City Globe Gazette - March 2, 2002 ]
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FLOYD RIDEN

CHARLES CITY- Floyd Riden, 84, a resident of 700 Hildreth Street, Charles City, died Friday (March 1, 2002) at the Eleventh Street Chautuaqua Guest Home in Charles City.

Funeral services for Floyd Riden will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Trinity United Methodist Church with the Revs., Dianne Christopher and Diane Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens, rural Charles City. The Charles City Ceremonial Unit will conduct military honors at the graveside.

Friends may call at the Hauser Funeral Home 1205 S Main St., Charles City from 4 to 8 p.m. today and Monday at the church one hour prior to the service.

Floyd William Riden was born May 25, 1917 in Butler County, the son of Howard and Mary (Schilling) Riden. He received his education from rural Butler County Country Schools.

On November 20, 1941, he was united in marriage to Margaret Wedeking at Clarksville. Floyd was called to serve his country during World War II in The United States Army from August 27, 1942, to October 6, 1945. He was in the 18th Field Artillery Division, training at Fort Sill, Okla.

Floyd was sent overseas to the European Theatre, fighting in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. For his service he was awarded Five Battle Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, and the prestigious Purple Heart. Following his discharge, Floyd returned to Charles City where he worked at the Oliver Corporation.

In 1947, they moved south of Charles City, where he and Margaret farmed until retiring 28 years later, at which time they moved into Charles City. He worked for Charles City Lumber and Peavey Lumber for three years after moving to town.

Floyd was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Men's Brotherhood, Midi's, Heritage Club, V.F.W., and the American Legion.

His retirement years were spent working in his wood shop, doing yard work, and spending time with his family, enjoying especially his grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was anxiously awaiting the arrival of two additional great grandchildren.

Living family members include his wife, Margaret, of Charles City; a daughter, Mona Staudt and husband, Ron, of Charles City; a son, Gary Riden and wife, Sheila, of Charles City; six grandchildren, Douglas, Steven, Charles, and Renee Staudt, Somer Robbins, and Andrea Riden; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Harvey Riden and wife, Maxine, of Charles City; and a sister-in-law, Odis Riden, of Charles City.

His parents, and a brother, Leslie Riden, preceded him in death.

Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

[ Mason City Globe Gazette - March 2, 2002 ]
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SOCIAL SECURITY DEATH INDEX:

RIDEN, FLOYD W.
b: 25 May 1917
d: 01 Mar 2002
age: 84
res: 50616 (Charles City, Floyd, IA)
ssn: Iowa 480-05-1585