Robert Joseph Berridge

Robert Joseph Berridge obituary, Columbus, OH

Robert Joseph Berridge

Robert Berridge Obituary

Visit the Leaf Cremation - Columbus website to view the full obituary.

Robert Joseph Berridge, aged 76, peacefully passed away in his sleep on August 15, 2025. A Mopar enthusiast, drag racer, and Navy veteran, he embraced life with a passion for the outdoors, often engaging in activities like softball, golfing and hunting. 

He is survived by his daughters, Valerie Sue (Marc) Vincken and Patricia Ann (Ron) Soule. He was lovingly known as "Pa" to Cody Joe (Jessica Plants) Morgan, Kori Marie Morgan, Jessica Grace LaRue, Michael William Morgan, Mariah Cheyenne (Corey) Sharpe, Tyler Scott LaRue, and Drake Alexander (Ashlee) Harrell and Great Grands Rowan, Cami, Luna, Stella, Immy and Killian. 

Born number 6 of 17 children to Orrie and Anna Berridge, he will be missed greatly by his siblings, Howard (Jane) Berridge, Linda Showalter, Opal Edwards, Phyllis Cook, Rosemary Williamson, George (Brenda) Berridge, Tom Berridge, Gloria (Jerry) Harper, Blanche (Ray) Muntz, Ed Berridge, John Berridge, Debbie (Brian) Horne, Billy (Mary Ellen) Berridge, Pam (Jake) Jakeway, Jack (Beth Anne) Berridge and countless nieces and nephews who adored him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Peggy Lorene (Lynn) Berridge, Great Granddaughter, Nora Kay Sharpe, and his beautiful sister Barbara Sue Williamson. 

The family will be having a celebration of life on September 27, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Monroe Township Building in Johnstown OH for anyone wishing to pay their respects or to bless the family with a story or memory.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Leaf Cremation - Columbus

1970 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43207

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