Ridge, John “J.R.”
d. February 21, 2008
John “J.R.” Ridge, age 48, of Hawthorn Woods, formerly of Greenview, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at his residence.
Survived by: Wife – Marla
Two Sons – Rick at State College in Pennsylvania Kirk of Tucson, AZ Three Sisters – Sharon (Jim) Millburg of Chatham
Shelley (Del) Jones of Palm Springs, CA
Lesley (Andrew) Arnold of Auburn Mother – Jenine Ridge of Auburn
Several Nieces & Nephews
Mr. Ridge was born March 6, 1959 in Springfield, the son of Phillip and Jenine Stone Ridge. John was preceded in death by his father in 1988.
He married Marla Jean Nares in 1994.
John attended and graduated from Greenview High School in 1977, where he was very active in sports, including; basketball, baseball and golf.
He worked for CUNA Mutual Group for 17 years and most recently worked for Baxter Credit Union for 3 years.
John loved life and said “Life is not worth living without your family and friends”. His passions in life were the Chicago Cubs, Illini Basketball & Music. His love of music lead him to meet many musicians and he never passed up a chance to go to a concert. He could name any tune in one beat.
Visitation will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home where friends may call from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the Athens Christian Church.
Burial at Fancy Creek Cemetery near Sherman
Memorials can be made to the Greenview Volunteer Fire Department
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Posted February 18th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Marla,
I am so sad. We have lost a great man! I am so sorry that I am unable to attend the funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. If I can do anything please let me know.
Lynn MacKenzie BCU – Round Lake
Posted February 18th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Marla,
I really enjoyed working with JR in the old “Northeast Marketing Division”. I wanted to look JR up on 1/31 while at BCU but ran out of time. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Bill Ganzenmuller CUNA Mutual Gorup East Amherst, NY
Posted February 18th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
I have known and worked with JR for many years. He was always a patient and understanding man, yet very good at what he did. We will miss JR’s laughter and kind emails.
Posted February 19th, 2008 at 8:21 am
I have known J.R. since the early 1990s and always enjoyed talking, laughing and working with him. Without fail, we always had a good laugh about something everytime we talked, regardless of the state of our current business discussions. I am saddened for J.R.’s family as well as his work family as he left us way to soon. He will be missed.
Posted February 19th, 2008 at 8:36 am
It saddens me greatly to hear of the death of JR. He was a great inspiration to many of us in the credit union movement. I knew JR from his association as a Regional Vice President in the Harrisburg Pennsylvania area. He was a dedicated employee who always had a warm handshake and a smile for everyone.
He will be missed! May he rest in peace.
Posted February 19th, 2008 at 9:47 am
My heartfelt condolences to the Ridge family. My prayers are with you.
Posted February 19th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Dear Marla, Jenine, Sharon, Shelley, Lesley and Family,
I have wonderful memories of John—and of you all—during our high school days. I cannot be with you at this time but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
With love, Craig Davis
Posted February 19th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Marla and family –
I am saddened to hear of your loss. J.R. has left us with many wonderful memories. He always carried a wonderful smile and wonderful wisdom that he loved sharing with others. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
God bless, Sara Scobee CUNA Mutual Waverly, IA
Posted February 19th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have had the opportunity to work with JR during my 11 years at CUNA. He was always pleasant to speak to and work with. He will be missed.
Posted February 20th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
I was very saddened to hear the news about JR. He was a special person who always could make me laugh. Whether it was talking about high school basketball, the Illini recruits, or if this was going to be THE YEAR for the Cubs, JR was a pleasure to be around— and he always told me he was known throughout the state as “Mr. Music”!!. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to Marla, Jenine, and the entire family. May you find comfort and peace. —Barry & Jody Bauer and family.
Posted March 6th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Happy Birthday – J.R. Miss you.