Ridge, Ruth L. (1916 - 2017)

RIDGE, SCHUG, HAUSER, NELSON, LANIK, BOOK, DEDRICK, BAUGHN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 3/21/2017 at 21:10:27

Name of deceased: Ruth L. Ridge

Aged: 100 yrs, 7 mo, 23 days

Residence: Elm Crest Retirement Community, Harlan, IA

Born: July 20, 1916; Worthington, MN

Died: March 15, 2017; Elm Crest Retirement Community, Harlan, IA

Funeral services: Friday, March 17, 2017; Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Daughter, Pat Schug of Denison, IA; stepchildren, Steve Ridge of Chicago, IL, Robert Ridge of St. Louis, MO, and Debra (spouse, John) Hauser of Olathe, KS; grandchildren, Jeff Nelson (spouse, Penny) of Harlan, IA, and Scott Nelson (spouse, Katie) of Mason City, IA; step-granddaughter, Susan (spouse, Bob) Lanik of Lincoln, NE; great-grandchildren, Shelby Nelson (fiancé, Dylan Book) of Adel, IA, Alex Nelson of Ankeny, IA, Jacob and Blake Nelson of Mason City, IA; 11 step-grandchildren; 1 step-great-grandchild; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, S.C. and Luella (nee Baughn) Dedrick; step-daughter, Vicki

Education: attended school in Worthington, MN; graduated from Harlan (IA) High School, Class of 1935

Religious affiliation: baptized in Worthington, MN and confirmed at Congregational United Church of Christ in Harlan, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriages: (1) Ivan Martindale; June 30, 1937; Rockport, MO
(2) Russell Ridge; Feb. 21, 1970; location not provided

Employment: owned and operated Mode O Day from 1957 to 1970

Hobbies/Interests: enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge; going to the casino

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com