Nolan Ridner
August 1st, 1938 - December 19th, 2022
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Nolan's Obituary
Nolan M. Ridner Jr., 84, of South Haven, MI passed away December 19, 2022 peacefully at home following an extended illness.
Nolan’s wish was to be cremated and not have a memorial service.
Nolan was born August 1, 1938 in Monroe, MI to Nolan M. Sr. & Minnie Ridner. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1957 and married Millie Ellison later that same year.
He began working part time as a draftsman for Michigan Gas Utilities while still in high school and continued working full time after graduation. He also joined the Michigan National Guard, serving from 1957 To 1961. Nolan transferred to South Haven, MI in 1966 to become Superintendent of Operations for Michigan Gas Utilities where he worked until retiring in 1995.
After retirement, Nolan and Millie spent the next 25 years wintering in Ft. Myers Beach Florida, coming back to South Haven for the spring and summer months. Nolan enjoyed working around their home and spending time with family. While in Florida, he enjoyed walking, golfing, tennis, horseshoes and happy hour with their many snowbird friends.
Nolan and Millie are members of the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Haven. Nolan was also a member of the American Legion and a Mason.
Nolan is survived by his wife Millie Ridner; children Martin Ridner and April (Vance) van Wieren; grandchildren AJ (Nichole Keag) van Wieren and Amber (Jordan) Davoll; great grandchildren Shay van Wieren (6), Taylor Davoll (4) and Jackson Davoll (8mths); Sisters Beverly Burgard and Janice (Carl) Farmer; and many nieces and nephews.
Nolan was preceded in death by his parents and brother Gerald Ridner.
In leu of flowers please donate to Caring Circle Hospice.
To view Nolan’s personal web page please visit www.starksfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.
Nolan’s wish was to be cremated and not have a memorial service.
Nolan was born August 1, 1938 in Monroe, MI to Nolan M. Sr. & Minnie Ridner. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1957 and married Millie Ellison later that same year.
He began working part time as a draftsman for Michigan Gas Utilities while still in high school and continued working full time after graduation. He also joined the Michigan National Guard, serving from 1957 To 1961. Nolan transferred to South Haven, MI in 1966 to become Superintendent of Operations for Michigan Gas Utilities where he worked until retiring in 1995.
After retirement, Nolan and Millie spent the next 25 years wintering in Ft. Myers Beach Florida, coming back to South Haven for the spring and summer months. Nolan enjoyed working around their home and spending time with family. While in Florida, he enjoyed walking, golfing, tennis, horseshoes and happy hour with their many snowbird friends.
Nolan and Millie are members of the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Haven. Nolan was also a member of the American Legion and a Mason.
Nolan is survived by his wife Millie Ridner; children Martin Ridner and April (Vance) van Wieren; grandchildren AJ (Nichole Keag) van Wieren and Amber (Jordan) Davoll; great grandchildren Shay van Wieren (6), Taylor Davoll (4) and Jackson Davoll (8mths); Sisters Beverly Burgard and Janice (Carl) Farmer; and many nieces and nephews.
Nolan was preceded in death by his parents and brother Gerald Ridner.
In leu of flowers please donate to Caring Circle Hospice.
To view Nolan’s personal web page please visit www.starksfamilyfh.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.
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