Richard Kridner
Richard Kridner, 81, Warsaw, passed away quietly on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, in Kosciusko Community Hospital at 9:58 a.m.
Born on Aug. 16, 1938, in Pontiac, Ill., Richard was the son of Louis and Virginia (Fairchild) Kridner. He was the last living child of four Kridner siblings.
Richard was a fun person. He could be ornery but was easy to chat with and enjoyed visiting with members of the Kosciusko County Senior Services Center. He was formerly a member of the Moose Lodge in Peru and was a Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy fan.
Richard was also a hard worker. He was self-employed as an upholsterer for many years, owning and operating Kridner’s Upholstery. He learned upholstery as a young man in Pontiac and worked for some time at the Pontiac Chair Factory. Later, his work could be seen in the Kansas City Royals’ offices and stadium.
On April 29, 1977, Richard was married to Mary Beth “Betsy” Pettis. Betsy survives in Warsaw, as do daughters: Beth Ann Piper, Illinois; Kris Baum, Illinois; Vickie Hall, Wyoming; and Thania Colgrove, Warsaw; sons, Paul Kridner, Colorado; Michael Kridner, Kentucky; and Phillip Colgrove, Illinois. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
His son, Rick Kridner; brothers, Louis and Robert Kridner; sister, Jane McCutcheon and his parents all preceded him in passing.
A graveside service will be held at Culver Masonic Cemetery, 1200 South Main Street, Culver, on Friday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw, is assisting the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, PO Box 1906, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1906, would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent by visiting the Titus Funeral Home website.