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Carl Ridenour Obituary

On Wednesday, February 7, 2024, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Roberta Ridenour; father of Laura Richaudeau (Didier), Linda O'Malley (the late Jerry O'Malley) and Richard Ridenour. Carl is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral Service at St. John Episcopal Church, 3427 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD, on Friday, February 16, at 1 p.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Episcopal Church, 3427 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD 20832.
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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 12, 2024.

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Joe Maltby

February 26, 2024

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to the family.

Alan Wilder

February 21, 2024

I have enjoyed playing golf with Carl for many years, first at Patuxent Greens and more recently at Leisure World. He was a very pleasant and understanding playing partner. He will
Be missed.

Alan Wilder

Dr. Kathy Heinsohn

February 12, 2024

I enjoyed knowing and working with Carl at the Rockville Western office in the late 90's and early '00s. Now I have the privilege of working with his son Rick at American Pest. Carl was a great guy. He always was cracking a joke or smiling. My sincere sympathies to the family.

Bill Stief

February 10, 2024

I was very sad to hear that Carl passed away last week. It would be difficult to picture a service at St. John's at which he did not have a leadership role. As a substitute organist there, I have relied on him several times to give me cues, particularly at the beginning of a service. May he rest in peace.

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Carol Cole Flanagan

February 10, 2024

Carl was a faithful churchman and a pleasure to work with. He served as verger and organized most of our worship serves in the years we served together. I hope heaven is ready for him!

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