- Date Of Birth: October 19, 1914
- Date Of Death: January 10, 2012
- State: Illinois
Eloise C. Ridder, 97, of Mt. Pulaski, IL and formerly of Jacksonville, IL died January 10, 2012 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
She was born October 19, 1914 in Jacksonville; the daughter of Thomas C. and Myrtle Cannon Chumley. She married Andrew Ridder on July 4, 1942 in Jacksonville and he preceded her in death on November 17, 2010.
She is survived by a daughter, Marjorie Aper (husband, Steven) of Lincoln; two grandchildren, Matthew Aper of Lincoln and Melissa Anderson (husband, Beau) of Lincoln; a brother, Ernest “Perk” Chumley of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul Chumley (surviving wife, Clara of Jacksonville), Edwy Chumley, James Chumley, and Glenn Chumley.
Mrs. Ridder was a graduate of Jacksonville High School and later received her bachelor’s degree from MacMurray College and her master’s degree in education from the University of Wisconsin. She taught in Griggsville for two years and at Indiana University for eight years prior to returning to Jacksonville School District #117. She taught physical education for over 20 years prior to her retirement.
She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, Jacksonville Area Historical and Genealogical Society, and Delta Kappa Gamma Honor Society for educators. She was also active with the Sherwood Eddy YMCA for many years.
