Leland Myers "Butch" Riddell
Leland Myers "Butch" Riddell
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5336 Old Taylor Mill Rd, Covington, KY 41015
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Leland Riddell Obituary
Leland Myers "Butch" Riddell, 81, of Erlanger, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at home. He was born January 29, 1944, in covington, the son of the late Leland Myers Riddell and Edith Parsley Riddell. He was retired from the United States Postal Service, a farmer who loved deer hunting. He is survived by his daughter, Leah M. Schmidt (Stephen); sisters Elizabeth Serra and Shirley Niehaus and a brother, Mike Riddell; and two grandchildren, Colby and Chloe Schmidt. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Juanita Connor, Geneva Morris and Geraldine Workman. Funeral services will be held 7 PM Monday, October 20, 2025, at Floral Hills Funeral Home, Chapel A, with Pastor Randy Wallace officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 PM.
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5336 Old Taylor Mill Rd, Covington, KY 41015
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