Beverly A Ridder

Beverly "Bev" Ridder, 96, of Cedar Falls, died Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Western Home. She was born November 21, 1928, in rural Fayette County (Oelwein) to Bert S. and Geraldine Glynn Kunkle.

She graduated from East Waterloo High School in 1946 and earned a B.S. Degree from Upper Iowa University. She was married to Ralph H. Ridder on August 21, 1949, at Calvary Evangelical Church in Waterloo. He preceded her in death in October 2010.

Bev retired in 1993 from the National Bank of Waterloo/Iowa National Bankers Corp after 42 years. She was active in the National Association of Bank Women, Women in Banking and Victory Chapter of the National Secretaries Association. She was a member of Orchard Hill Church.

Bev was an energetic, determined woman. Music was a big part of her life, learning to play the accordion and singing at many weddings and events throughout her younger years. She loved her large family fiercely-each member knew she was in their corner. And in return, they loved her deeply. She leaves a strong legacy of faith and love. We will miss her

Preceded in death by her granddaughter, Grace Thomsen; grandson Ben Bartlett and his children, Charlie and Bailey; great grandson Jacob A. Young; and brother Robert (Marilyn) Kunkle.

She is survived by her four daughters: Linda (Dave) Bartlett, Judy (Joe) Lingua, Jean (Scott) Bennett, and Jennifer (Walt) Rogers; thirteen grandchildren: Jeremy Bartlett, Erin (Dan) Keagle, Joel (Sally) Bartlett, Emily (Jason) Wellnitz, Lisa (Matt Gasper) Young, Nick (Angelina) Lingua, Annie (Dan) Olsen, Sarah (Ryan) Majerus, Tim (Lauren) Thomsen, Dan (Megan) Thomsen, Will (Alycia) Thomsen, Jonathan (Katie) Rogers, Alli (Kirk) Dahlgren, and Michael (Kristen) Rogers; and forty great grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers: Harold (Lillian) Kunkle and Tom (Jeri) Kunkle; sister-in-law Alice Crossley and special friend Paul Klotz and family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, February 25, at Orchard Hill Church, 3900 Orchard Hill Dr, Cedar Falls, with visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will take place in Waterloo Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice, Orchard Hill Church, or Western Home Communities. Condolences: www.LockeFuneralServices.com.