Chuck Ridder

Chuck's family is asking in lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to them for future designation.  Thank you.

Chuck Ridder, 78, passed away at home on October 16, 2019.  He was born April 28, 1941, in Butler County, Iowa, son of Herman and Angelena (Geerdes) Ridder.  He graduated from Dike High School with the Class of 1959.  Chuck was married to Janyth "Sue" Bossert on December 15, 1962, at the First Christian Church of Cedar Falls.  He worked for various appliance stores in the area as a repair technician eventually becoming part-owner of Smitty's Tire and Appliance.  After retiring in 2006, Chuck continued to work part-time with his son, Tom, and Karl at Direct Appliance & TV.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sue, in 2009; and his daughter, Michelle Ridder in 1994.  He is survived by his children, Tom (Sherri) Ridder and Tami (Jim Wad) Jensen both of Cedar Falls; 5 grandchildren: Justin, Ashleigh (Brandon), Jalen, Jared and Jackson; 2 great-grandchildren, Mayla and Ronan; his sister, Christine (Carl) Belz and family; his sister-in-law, Bette (Jim) Lynch and family; and his long-term "Lady Friend", Sylvia Schrage.

Chuck's memorial service will be held on Monday, October 21, 2019, at 11:00 am at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home in Cedar Falls with visitation on Sunday evening from 4-7:00 also at the funeral home.  Inurnment will be at Fairview Cemetery of Cedar Falls following the memorial service.  Online condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com .

Chuck was a kind-hearted man who loved to help others.  Having grown up on the farm, he could fix anything and loved mowing lawns on his riding mower. An avid golfer, Chuck had four holes-in-one over his lifetime.  He was a Hawkeye fan, loved to tell jokes and had a wicked sweet tooth for cookies and candy.  Most of all, Chuck cherished time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.