Joseph R. Riden, Jr.

In Memorial

Joseph R. Riden, Jr. 89, of Prairie Village, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. 

 

Joseph was born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and earned an Eagle Scout Badge with palms and graduated from Mercersburg Academy.  He received a Ph.D. degree in biochemistry from the Pennsylvania State University where he was a member of Phi Lambda Upsilon, chemistry honorary; Gamma Sigma Delta, agricultural honorary; Alpha Chi Sigma, Chemistry fraternity and Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity.  He served as a Lt. JG in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater with the Amphibious Corps. 

 

After returning from the Navy, Joseph married Sarah Jane Schmidt on November 30, 1946.  She preceded him in death after 62 years of marriage on August 16, 2008.  His professional career started with a four year A.E.C. Research Associateship at Johns Hopkins University.  This was followed by two years at Chemagro Corporation and 25 years with Gulf Oil Corporation as Research Specialist, then Manager, Chemical Research and retiring as Manager, Biochemicals.  He was awarded 6 U.S. patents, some 60 attendant foreign patents and has 16 publications. 

 

Joseph is survived by his children, Ellen Perry, Susan McFarlane, Martha Gunn, Daniel Riden, Rebecca Freshnock, and 13 grandchildren. 

 

Services

 

Interment will be in Antioch Pioneer Cemetery with a private family gathering. 

 

 

 

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Posted by Obituaries on December 18, 2011     7 Comments

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  1. Jo Ann Garrett on December 20th, 2011 2:55 pm

    Dear Marty and family:

    Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

  2. Alice Bushman on December 20th, 2011 4:29 pm

    On behalf of the Kansas Branch, Sons and Daughters of the
    Pilgrims, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Joe’s
    family. We will miss his wit and guidance in our meetings.

  3. Deb Koons on December 21st, 2011 8:38 am

    Marty and family,

    Am so sorry to hear of your loss, and I’ll keep you in my prayers now and in the weeks to come.

    Deb

  4. Janet Smith on December 21st, 2011 10:43 am

    Marty,
    Keeping you in my thoughts at this sad time. You have my deepest sympathy.
    Janet Smith

  5. Robert Schroeder on December 21st, 2011 11:01 am

    My sympathies to all of you and your families. I worked for Joe at Gulf for ten years. It was my first job after college, and Joe was a valuable mentor and supervisor. He knocked off many of my rough edges and taught me the practical skills of employment. I gained much from his discipline, stories, and humor. God’s peace and strength to you all.

  6. Diane Darr Gould on December 21st, 2011 8:04 pm

    Dear Ridens, We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. We well know the feeling of pain and sorrow you all are experiencing. Our memories of Lamar will always include “the Ridens next door.” Our sympathies to all of you, Mark, Dale, and Diane Darr

  7. Leah Henry on December 22nd, 2011 11:37 am

    Marty-

    I am so sorry about the loss of your father. I know he was a wonderful father and friend. You and your family will be in my prayers in the coming weeks and months as you grieve.

    Leah

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