George Richard Ridinger, \”Coach Dick\”, 93, of West Deptford, NJ passed this life, on February 12, 2015 peacefully at his home, with his wife and Granddaughter, Amanda, at his bed side . Dick was born on June 23, 1922 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to Howard and Amy Shieds Ridinger along with 4 brothers and 2 sisters, with surviving siblings Phil Ridinger and Peggy Paris. He is survived by his wife and soul mate of 68 years, Tommie, his 2 sons, and wives: Jim \”JR with Loren and Tom with Susan, and 4 grandchildren who he adored: Amanda, Amber, Andy and Alex and a great grandson Ayden.
Dick graduated from Gettysburg College and held a Master’s Degree in Education.
Dick was a celebrated veteran of World War II as an Army infantry Lieutenant receiving several medals and honors including the Bronze Medal of Honor for combat in France where he met his wife Tommie, who was an Army Nurse.
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