The Superior Express -

Rickie Lee Ridder, 72, of Belleville, formerly Hebron, the son of Theodore and Vernetta (Fry) Ridder was born Dec. 15, 1949, in Hebron. He died Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Belleville Care Center in Belleville.

Rick grew up in Chester, attending school and graduating from Chester High School with the Class of 1968. He continued his education at Fairbury Junior College and then Hastings Tech School receiving an electrical technician degree. He worked as an electrician for Short Electric in Hastings before he moved to Colorado and continued his career.

Rick liked being outside hunting with his friends and his brother. He was athletic in high school playing foodball, basketball and track.

When his health failed, he moved back to Hebron working at Ken-Boy Chevrolet and Hebron Liquor Store.

Rick liked to travel, and drive. He enjoyed being in his car going anywhere as long as he was behind the wheel.

He is survived by his brother, Lynn Ridder of Belleville.

His funeral was held Friday, June 3, at Chester Cemetery. Officiant was Pastor Brian Faust.