Paul K. Ridener, age 69 of Dayton, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016. He was born March 24, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Paul served our country and protected our freedom in the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Loyd & Beulah Ridener; aunt, Vicie Johnson & grandmother that raised him, Bertha Hignite.
Paul is survived by his daughters, Angela (Mike) Collins, Maria (Mike) McCorvy; son, Anthony Ridener; grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Marcus Collins, Mike Howard, Tyler McCorvy and Ashton Brumbough; friend, Vicki Nay; first love & mother of his children, Theresa (Joseph) Kobus; step-mother, Alene Ridener & special friend & daughter 3, Dawn Knight-Keirns. He is also survived by numerous family & friends.
A memorial gathering will be held from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home Beavercreek, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45432. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 3:00 pm at Dayton National Cemetery following the gathering.
The family would like to invite everyone to Connell's Bar, 3105 E. 3rd St. following the services.