Ronald L. Holdridge, 76 of Silvis died January 20, 2004 at his residence.
Funeral services will be 1p.m. Friday, January 23, 2004 at Esterdahl Mortuary, Ltd. 6601-38th Ave., Moline. with visitation one hour prior to service time. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island. Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #569/200 VFW #1303. Memorials may be made to Seventh Day Adventist, Davenport.
Ronald was born March 19, 1928 in Abingdon, IL to Sherman and Mona Cline Holdridge. He married Marjorie Penderson. She preceded him in death in 1996.
Ronald was on the managerial team for Navistar, retiring in 1983.
Ronald was an U.S. Army veteran. He served as a supply segeant during the Korean War. Ronald was a member of Seventh Day Adventist, Davenport. He was also member of American Legion Post #569/200 and the VFW #1303 in Rock Island. He was an avid fisherman.
SURVIVORS
Daughter Sue (Todd) Nicholson Silvis
Sons Ronald L. Holdridge, Jr. Las Vegas, NV
Kevin L. Holdridge Colorado
Jack R. (Donna) Holdridge Rochester, MN
Grandchildren Chase & Brandon
Billy & Alex
Vincent & Kelly
Step Daughter Janet Westmoreland Missouri
Step Son David Penderson Hampton, IL
Brothers Bob (Dorothy) Wilbur Galesburg
Philip (Rosemary) Holdridge Grand Terrace, CA
Jerry (Eva) Holdridge Keene, TX
Sister Shirley Beckett Moline
Many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.