In Loving Memory
Ted Ridenour
11/12/1946 - 4/14/2009





Vinton—Ted Ridenour, age 62, died from a heart attack Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in Cedar Rapids, IA.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009 with Pastor Jim Blair officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 17. Private inurnment at a later date. As an organ donor, Ted will improve the lives of many people.
Theodore Arthur Ridenour was born November 12, 1946 in Vinton, IA, the son of James and Astrid Hokanson Ridenour. Ted grew up in Vinton and graduated from Vinton High School in 1964. He attended the University of Iowa and on June 10, 1965 he married Jean Van Wechel at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA.

Ted and Jean lived in Vinton and Ted worked as a machinist and in recent years as a field application engineer for Valenite. Ted was a talented and avid golfer. He also enjoyed gardening, model railroading and fishing. However, his greatest pleasure came from spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Ted is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jean, of Vinton, IA; his daughters, Alesia Ridenour and granddaughter, Taylor, of Webster City, IA, and Annette (David) Brown and grandson, Austin, and granddaughter, Danielle, of Salem, OR; his sister, Nancy (George) Garwood, of Des Moines, IA, and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial fund has been established.

Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home is caring for Ted and his family. Condolences may be left online at www.vsrfh.com.

Online Condolences
From: Dennis Garwood   Tyler TX
Relationship:  Nephew and family

We are saddened by your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. With sincere love and regrets, Dennis, Susan, Taylor (2 1/2 yrs old) and Aiden (projected birth date 6.17.09)
Sent:  4/15/2009
From: The Mendez Family   Salem Oregon
Relationship:  Friend of Annette's

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Ted's family and friends. We know that he will be missed greatly. We love you guys!
Sent:  4/16/2009
From: Shirley & Jack Cromer   Marion Ia
Relationship:  Friend

So sad to learn of Ted's passing...He will truely be missed and we will all remember him as such a "fun" loving person that had a passion for playing golf and what a perfectionist at the links he was! Ted will be playing his golf non-stop now and his game will be perfect!! You are all in our thoughts and prayers...may God bless your entire family at this difficult time...
Sent:  4/16/2009
From: Rich & Judy Wellner   Louisville TN
Relationship:  Friend

We are so sorry to hear of Ted's death. We had so many good times with Jean and Ted will living in Vinton. His girls and ours had good times in basketball. He will be missed.
Sent:  4/16/2009
From: Rand Chesshir   Salem Oregon
Relationship:  friend

Dear Annette, David, Austin and Nellie, We are praying for you and your family and believing with you in the resurrection of life! We love you very much ! The Chesshir family.
Sent:  4/16/2009
From: Aren Jensen   Salem Oregon
Relationship:  Friend

Our Hearts and Prayers are with your family as you say goodbye to a wonderful man. I know and love Annette and David Brown well and have seen the same passion for life and love of family that has been passed on by Ted through His kids. What a joy to know Ted is playing nine with the Savior.
Sent:  4/16/2009
From: Don Hiepler   Vinton Iowa
Relationship:  Work

Worked with Ted at Perfex in Vinton. Had some laughs and some good visits. I got lead man position because of recommendation from Ted. He was a nice guy and fair. Easy to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sent:  4/16/2009
From: Sherry Lint Munn   Houston Texas 77089
Relationship:  High School Friendship

Dear Jean, So sorry to hear from Shirlee of Ted's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you work through this difficult time. He is in a better place and will watch over you always. Friends always, Sherry Lint Munn
Sent:  4/16/2009
From: Duane Lindsey   Moline IL
Relationship:  Friend and ex-coworker

Ted was a great man and will be greatly missed. I cannot imagine the void you must be feeling loosing such a great part of your lives. My prayers are with you all. Sincerely.....Duane Lindsey
Sent:  4/16/2009
From: Marsha Ohlen   Blairstown Iowa
Relationship:  Worked with Jean at Amana 3rd Shift

So very sorry to hear about your loss, May you and your family find peace and comfort at this difficult time. Marsha
Sent:  4/16/2009
From: Matt, Carrie, Eli and Wyatt Ebel   Ely IA
Relationship:  Friend of Family

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this tough time.
Sent:  4/16/2009
From: Matt Woodhouse   Fairfax Iowa
Relationship:  friend

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ted's family. I'll miss Ted's expertise on the golf course and on the model trains. He is a great friend and he went out of his way to help anyone who needed any help with anything. I'm truely going to miss him! Sincerely, Matt
Sent:  4/16/2009
From: Darwin McDonald   madison height's michigan
Relationship:  I worked with Ted

Our family will keep you family in Prayer. May God Bless you
Sent:  4/16/2009
From: Brett & Virginia Root   Vinton IA
Relationship:  Friend

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jean and her family. Ted will be missed by all.
Sent:  4/16/2009
From: Matt Thompson   Moline Illinois
Relationship:  Business Acquaintance

Ted was a great guy and I enjoyed working with him. My sympathy to you all in this time of loss, I will miss Ted a lot.
Sent:  4/17/2009
From: Bob & Brooke Goldsby   Salem OR
Relationship:  friends of Annette & David

May God's glory be shown and His loving-kindness abound. We love you so much!! Bob & Brooke
Sent:  4/17/2009
From: Mark Werner   Winthrop IA
Relationship:  Friend and competitor

To Ted's family, I am sorry for your loss. Ted was a mentor for me from 1990-1996. Becuase of the way he treated me as a customer, I wanted to get into the cutting tool business. When a job for Carboloy (Seco Tools) came up, I asked Ted for advice and he said "as a competitor, I would tell you no, as a friend, take the job - these positions don't come along very often. He was a great guy, honest hard working, intelligent and a good friend. Best Regards, Mark Werner - Seco Tools
Sent:  4/18/2009
From: Janet Woodhouse   Vinton IA
Relationship:  friend

Ted was a teacher and willing to share his knowledge of golf.... free of charge! He did it for the love of the game and his satisfaction in seeing our local girls team learn, improve and enjoy golf. Several years ago he spent many hours helping me coach my numerous inexperienced golf team members. Only recently he stopped by the course during a practice and offered to assist me with this team. He loved golf and was always working to improve his own game or would help anyone who would ask for his assistance. He will be missed as well as his many kindnesses. We offer our sympathy to his family. Janet and Alan Woodhouse
Sent:  4/18/2009
From: Randy Jensen   Iowa City Iowa
Relationship:  Friend & former co-worker

Jean & Family Ted was so good to me and I will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sent:  4/18/2009
From: Kristi Burke   Aledo tx
Relationship:  cousin

Jean & Family, Judy (my mom) told me about Ted's passing. She said she met one of the twins. I used to play with them at the Vinton pool!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kristi
Sent:  5/6/2009

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