Obituary for Geoffrey Ridings
Geoffrey Frank Ridings
Geoffrey Frank Ridings, 64, of Roscoe, IL, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, in his home. Born December 21, 1957, in Louisville, KY, the son of Craig and Mary (Helm) Ridings. Graduated from Rockford Lutheran, Class of 1976. Attended Rock Valley College, graduated from Judson University, 1980, and Midwestern Theological Seminary, 1984, in Kansas City, MO. Married his high school sweetheart, Kathy Puidick, on July 8, 1978, in Rockford, IL. Pastored at various churches from 1984 to 2005. Employed by Chrysler Corp. for 20 years, where he was also treasurer of UAW for many years. Member of First Assembly of God, The Grove Fellowship of Poplar Grove, and the NRA. Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, and baseball. Avid Chicago Bear, Chicago Cubs, and Kansas City Chiefs fan. Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Kathy; daughters, Melissa (Dan) Shank, Holly Ridings, and Tiffany (Josh) Learn; grandchildren, Aydan Shank, Adlie Shank, Chloe Shank, Asher Shank, and Harper Learn; brother, Kevin (Michelle) Ridings; nieces, Stacy, Autumn, and Melody. Predeceased by his parents; brother, James Carey Ridings; and loving fur babies, Hunter and Honey.
Memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday, December 5, 2022, at Delehanty Funeral Home, 401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. Cremation rites accorded. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.
Geoffrey Frank Ridings, 64, of Roscoe, IL, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, in his home. Born December 21, 1957, in Louisville, KY, the son of Craig and Mary (Helm) Ridings. Graduated from Rockford Lutheran, Class of 1976. Attended Rock Valley College, graduated from Judson University, 1980, and Midwestern Theological Seminary, 1984, in Kansas City, MO. Married his high school sweetheart, Kathy Puidick, on July 8, 1978, in Rockford, IL. Pastored at various churches from 1984 to 2005. Employed by Chrysler Corp. for 20 years, where he was also treasurer of UAW for many years. Member of First Assembly of God, The Grove Fellowship of Poplar Grove, and the NRA. Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, and baseball. Avid Chicago Bear, Chicago Cubs, and Kansas City Chiefs fan. Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Kathy; daughters, Melissa (Dan) Shank, Holly Ridings, and Tiffany (Josh) Learn; grandchildren, Aydan Shank, Adlie Shank, Chloe Shank, Asher Shank, and Harper Learn; brother, Kevin (Michelle) Ridings; nieces, Stacy, Autumn, and Melody. Predeceased by his parents; brother, James Carey Ridings; and loving fur babies, Hunter and Honey.
Memorial service at 11 a.m. Monday, December 5, 2022, at Delehanty Funeral Home, 401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. Cremation rites accorded. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.