Gordon Jonathan Ridenour, 88, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 2:30 pm, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at his home. He was born April 4, 1928 in Wabash, to Levi and Mary (Dunphy) Ridenour.
Gordon was a Wabash High School graduate and a US Marine Corps veteran. He married Audrey L. Tate at the St. Matthews United Church of Christ on September 3, 1960; she died May 24, 2016. He worked for Fisher Body in Marion, Indiana retiring after several years. He was a member of St. Matthews United Church of Christ, and the Wabash American Legion Post 15. Gordon enjoyed carpentry work, playing the commodities market, and was a hypnotist.
He is survived by his sister, Ruby Waggoner of Wabash, and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and six sisters.
Per Gordon’s request, there will be no service. Inurnment will be in Friends Cemetery, at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.
Preferred memorial is F.I.S.H. or the Gordon and Audrey First Responders Endowment c/o the Community Foundation of Wabash County, 218 E. Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962..
The memorial guest book for Gordon may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.