Lorin E. Riddle Obituary (1929 - 2018)

Lorin E. Riddle 88 of Clinton, Illinois passed away 5:50 PM February 25, 2018 at his family residence, Clinton, IL. Services will be 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Pastor Doug Lowery officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 P.M. Thursday, March 1, 2018 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Clinton Community Education Foundation for Agriculture, or to the DeWitt Co. 4-H. Lorin was born March 16, 1929 in Clinton, IL the son of Charles Isam and Goldie Mae (Page) Riddle. He married Rita Rosalie Brennan November 1, 1949 in Clinton, IL. She passed away August 28, 2007. Survivors include his children, Nan (Michael) Crang, Clinton, IL; Chris (Nancy) Riddle, Clinton, IL; Craig (Madelyn) Riddle, Lane, IL; Lindon (Rebecca) Riddle, Clinton, IL; Camill (Brian) Tedrick, Clinton, IL; 7 Grandchildren: Adam (Karen) Crang, Gilbert, AZ; Kristin Riddle, Clinton, IL; Brian (Elizabeth) Riddle, Clinton, IL; Lorin J. (Kaye) Riddle, Clinton, IL; Arnall Riddle, Williston, ND; Elsie (Brandon) Hedgspeth, Mahomet, IL; and Ashton Tedrick, Clinton, IL; 5 Great-grandchildren; and one sister: Louise "Lou" Gibson, Clinton, IL. He was preceded in death by his Parents, 4 Brothers, and 2 Sisters. Lorin was a life-long resident of Creek Township, and farmed for many years in DeWitt County. He was a mentor for Parkland College Internship for farming. His memberships included: Assistant Beef Superintendent for the Illinois State Fair, Illinois Soybean Assoc. Booster, American Angus Assoc., past member of Weldon/Lane Co-op., and involved with the Weldon 4-H Club for over 20 years. He was a proud Grandpa and Great-Grandpa.