Charles Edward Ridgeway

1924 - 2017

Charles Edward Ridgeway 1924 - 2017
Broadwell, IL—Charles Edward Ridgeway Sr., 93, of Broadwell passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017.
Charlie was born on July 22, 1924 in Mechanicsburg, IL the son of Leslie Ridgeway and Teanie Judy Ridgeway. He married Ruth Annette Langenbahn on October, 10, 1943 in Bowling Green, MO. She preceded him in death on February 25, 2006.
Charlie is survived by his children, Ron (Hazel) Ridgeway of Broadwell and Judy (Simon) Aper of Broadwell; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Doris Langenbahn of Lincoln; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Charlie was a member of the Illinois Sheriff's Association, the Loyal Order of the Moose and the Eagles. He was also a member of Broadwell Christian Church.
Charlie retired as a welder from Fiat Allis in Springfield with 30 years of employment. He also worked at Siebs Hatchery and Stetson China Company.
Charlie enjoyed gardening and ornamental welding at home. Charlie had a great sense of humor and always had a joke for everyone he met.
Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his son, Charles Ridgeway Jr. and his wife, Ruthann Cook Ridgeway; three brothers; seven sisters; and one great-granddaughter, Hinley Ann Freese. Charlie was the last of his immediate family.
Services for Charlie will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, with Ryan Edgecombe officiating.
Visitation will take place from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, also at the funeral home.
Burial will take place after the services at Kline Cemetery in Broadwell, IL.
Memorial donations may be made in Charlie's name to Broadwell Christian Church.