Ridlen, Carol Ileen (1940 – 2009)

RIDLEN, RUPERT, SINDT

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/1/2013 at 15:30:15

Name of deceased: Carol Ileen Ridlen (nee Rupert)

Aged: 69 yrs, 10 mo, 1 day

Residence: Shelby, IA

Born: Feb. 20, 1940; Ida Grove, IA

Died: Dec. 21, 2009; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, IA

Funeral services: Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, First United Methodist Church, Harlan, IA; Rev. Dr. David G. Swinton officiated. Burial was at the Monroe Township Cemetery in Walnut, IA

Survived by: husband of 49 years, Mason Ridlen of Shelby, IA; sons, Jay Ridlen (spouse, Shelly) of Blakesburg, IA, and Jim Ridlen (spouse, Dawn) of Griswold, IA; grandchildren, Amanda, Brandon, Lucas, and Josh; great-granddaughter, Makenzi; brothers, Merle Rupert (spouse, Janice) of Ida Grove, IA, Curtis Rupert (spouse, Nancy) of Holstein, IA, and Craig Rupert (spouse, Janet) of Ida Grove, IA; other family members and many friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Leonard and Verona (nee Sindt) Rupert; and her son, Joe

Education: attended country school in Ida County before completing her education at Ida Grove Public School in Ida Grove, IA.

Religious affiliation: baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Ida Grove, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Mason Ridlen; Oct. 15, 1960; Ida Grove United Methodist Church, Ida Grove, IA

Employment: Carol worked for the Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation and Counseling Center, retiring in 2002

Hobbies/Interests: She loved gardening and RV camping. Her primary interest was watching her grandchildren play sports. A star in her eye was great-granddaughter, Makenzi. She was a long-time member of Beta Sigma Phi, an Iowa State Rainbow Officer, and an active member of her church.

Sources: pauleyjones.com