Dale Ridenour Obituary

Ridenour

Dale G. Ridenour, 87, of Monroe, died Tues. April 12th at his residence. Born to the late George and Emmaline Ridenour on the family farm near Reily, Ohio. He graduated from Reily High School and Miami University where he received his B.S. and M.A. in Education. He taught first at Ross High School for two years and soon moved to Lemon-Monroe High School for 38 years as an educator, most of it as Assistant Principal, Dean of Boys and Athletic Director. After retirement, he returned as a substitute teacher in Warren County Schools. In 2000, he became a permanent sub for Kings Junior High School until 2008, totaling over 60 years as a master educator.

Dale was a member of the O.E.A, the Butler County Retired Teachers Association and the Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, who honored him in 2000 for his professionalism and accomplishments in building and improving the athletic programs and facilities at Lemon-Monroe High School. He helped found the Monroe Historical Society and was the regional coordinator for the International Fellowship, Incorporated, placing scores of high school-age exchange students. A member of the Monroe Lion's Club, the Dial Radio Club call sign WN8I and the Mt Pleasant Presbyterian Church, Dale also provided over 7000 volunteer hours to Otterbein Retirement Home. He was preceded in death by his wife Bertha (2002) and leaves son, Neil R. (Elda) Ridenour of Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Donna J. (Dallas) Packer of Hudson, OH; grandchildren, Kevin (Nicky), Curtis & Rachel Ridenour and Daniel Packer; brother, Carl (Nancy) Ridenour of Sharonville, OH; niece, Susie and nephew, John. Funeral Saturday, April 16th at 1:00 pm at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown with visitation one hour prior. Entombment at Rose Hill Burial Park, Hamilton. Memorial donations to Monroe Historical Society, P.O. Box 82, Monroe, OH 45050. WilsonSchrammSpaulding.com

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Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer on Apr. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Dale Ridenour

10 Entries

April 16, 2011

Sorry for your loss. Mr. Ridenour was a great inspiration.

Jarrell Peach, Class of '58

Dave Fall

April 16, 2011

You were always there for any of us who needed someone to help us in what ever problem we were facing . You were an exceptional person and will be missed by all whose lives you touched.
Dave Fall, Class of '64

Steve Miltenberger

April 16, 2011

Neil, Donna, and Family, My sincere sympathy to all of you on Dale's passing. I remember many things that involved Dale that influenced my life. One was when I "auditioned" for QB after my Freshman year. My brother was the Fullback and I was following in his footsteps but I knew I wouldn't beat him out so I thought I could play QB. Mr. Ridenour and Coach Rice had me come to your house and take snaps and make some moves away from center to see if I could handle it. I guess I passed and that enabled me to play QB and move on to MSU. Quite a big change in my life. Another interesting time was when your family hosted a Foreign Exchange student from Caracas (I believe) and the Cincy Reds' Davey Conception came to your house to meet her and then he made an appearance at our summer league baseball team, the Lebanon Elks. That was an exciting experience.

Please remember those good times you had with Dale, as I will also.

My prayers are with you.

Christopher Amburgey

April 16, 2011

My deepest sympathy to my classmate and teammate Neil and his sister Donna, and to Mr. Ridenour's grandchildren.

I will never forget the day your grandfather called a teammate and myself into his office. He knew how much we both loved our jersey number in football, but it was track season. With a wide grin on his face, he reached into a box, pulled out two brand new Hornet track jerseys and pitched them to us. They had our football numbers on them! This is the type of man your granfather was. (We gave back to him, a school record in the mile relay.)

Rich and Nedra Isbill (Antrican)

April 15, 2011

Deepest sympathy to Donna and Neil we lived next door for many years. He was one in a million, he was so special to my 3 children. He was very close to my son Todd who he taught to call milk "cat beer".

Wynetta Urmston Martin

April 15, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Ridenour family. Mr. Ridenour was a wonderful example that other teachers and administrators can pattern their careers. I knew he and Bertha as Mr and Mrs. Ridenour. Mrs. Ridenour was my grade school music teacher and I did secretarial work for Mr. Ridenour when he was Athletic Director at Lemon-Monroe and I was a high school student.They both were exemplary examples for their students.
They will be remembered by many.

Bill Frambes

April 15, 2011

I only got to know Dale later in his career as he worked with us at Kings Junior High. He left a great lasting impression on me and my son (and his friends). A great man and a life well lived!

John Petrocy

April 15, 2011

Donna, Neil & Ridenour family:
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences on Dale's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this most difficult time. I respected and admired this fine man.

Stopping by to admire the "shrine."

Kendall Hart

April 14, 2011

Mr. R was one of a kind...he kept coming up with these historical caricatures for me to draw with him in them and they're all hanging on his wall...he had so much energy and was such a joy to talk to...thanks for touching our lives Mr. R

Lee Schon

April 14, 2011

Mr. "R" was a great teacher. I enjoyed working with him and my children enjoyed him.

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