Obituary of Duane Ridder

View Video Tribute Lifelong Burlington, Colorado resident Duane William Ridder, died June 1, 2007 unexpectedly at his home here in Burlington. He was 63 years old. Duane was born on February 8, 1944 in Burlington to Herman and Wilma (Galster) Ridder. He was one of six children. Duane attended school in Burlington and graduated from Burlington High School in 1962. In 1964, Duane married Sharlet Hemmert. To this union two daughters Brenda and Kelly were born. In 1980, he married Cindy Weibel. To this union one son Dustin was born. Duane was a farmer for all of his life. If he wasn’t farming, you could find him playing poker, out on the golf course, and working in either his shop or the yard. Duane was also an active member in the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. Duane is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his three children; Brenda Ridder-Moller and her husband Rod of Burlington, Kelly Elwood and her husband Kyle of Salina, Kansas and Dustin Ridder of Burlington; one granddaughter Maggie Moller. He is also survived by two brothers; Dale Ridder and his wife Connie of Burlington, and Dennis Ridder and his wife LeEtta also of Burlington; three sisters; Darlene Brillhart and her husband Ray of Phoenix, Arizona, Deanna Jacobs of Yuma, Colorado and Donita Evans of Longmont, Colorado. Funeral services for Mr. Ridder were held on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 2:30 PM at the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Burlington with Father Ernie Bond officiating. Burial followed in the Fairview Cemetery in Burlington. Visitation was held on Monday, June 4, 2007 at the Church from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with a Parish Rosary and Vigil that began at 7:00 PM. Memorials may be made in Duane’s name to the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church and may be left at the Bank of Burlington in Burlington.