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Opal L. Ridenour

Opal Ridenour Obituary

OPAL L. RIDENOUR, 93, of Fort Wayne, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, at Covington Manor, Fort Wayne. Born Aug. 20, 1912, in Continental, Ohio, she was an assembly worker for Morrel Motors. She was a member of Fellowship Missionary Church. Surviving are her sons, Keith (Gail) Ridenour and Kenny (Marilyn) Ridenour, both of Fort Wayne; sisters, Eloise Sullivan of Continental, Ohio and Doris Ernest of Fishers; brothers, Howard Halbgewoks of Bradenton, Fla. and Ronald Halbgewoks of Continental, Ohio; four grandchildren, Cathy (David) Wiszowaty of Hickory, N.C., Keith L. (Joy) Ridenour, Larry (Holly) Ridenour and Laura (Neal) Nevers, all of Fort Wayne; eight great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service is 10:30 a.m. Monday at Fellowship Missionary Church, 2536 East Tillman Road, Fort Wayne, with visitation one hour prior to service. Visitation also from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials to Fellowship Missionary Church.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 19, 2006.

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Mary Gail Ridenour

February 19, 2007

Thanks for being the best mother-in-law anyone could ever have. God gave me the best! Love, Gail

Laura Nevers

February 19, 2007

For Grams....the best most fun Grams ever!! I know I can say this for all of us. We miss you.

Cathy, Keith Jr, Larry & Laura

Keith R Ridenour

February 19, 2007

Mom,
You were the best mom anyone could ever had. Wished I would have done more for you. Love You see you soon.
Your Son Keith

Richard (Dicky) Braun

September 18, 2006

Hi Everyone. Sorry to hear about your loss. We lost dad 30 Sept 05, he would have been 82 this past may. Stopped and saw Opel a couple of years ago when we were back in town. Dana (my sister) and I both saw her and she looked and sounded great. Dana sent me the notice in today's mail and I want to send our prayer's to all of you.

Barbara and John Fahrenbruch

August 21, 2006

Dear Kenny and Marilyn,

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this most difficult time.

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