Robert L. Rideout, age 72, of Erie, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at UPMC Hamot. Born in Toronto, Ohio on August 13, 1939, he was a son of the late Robert D. and Susanna (Durkin) Rideout.
During the Vietnam War, he served with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a jitney driver at Erie Malleable Iron for thirty one years until retiring, and was also a Union Steward.
Robert was a member of Knights of St. George and was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Patrick J. Rideout, in 2011, and by two infant children, Robert and Maryann Rideout.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Nancy A. (Stover) Rideout; a daughter, Karianne Galvin, husband Scott Pohl, of Erie; a son, Richard Simkins, of Erie; five grandchildren, Chris, Matthew, Thomas, Dakota and Jordan; a sister, Carol Ann Plummer, husband Ken, of Oak Ridge, TN; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Boulevard, Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 16, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30p.m. at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home
A funeral service will be held at 12:30 from the funeral home with his nephew, Rev. Richard Stover, officiating.
Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois, Area Honor Guard.
Robert L. Rideout, age 72, of Erie, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at UPMC Hamot. Born in Toronto, Ohio on August 13, 1939, he was a son of the late Robert D. and Susanna (Durkin) Rideout.
During the Vietnam War, he served with the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a jitney driver at Erie Malleable Iron for thirty one years until retiring, and was also a Union Steward.
Robert was a member of Knights of St. George and was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing with his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Patrick J. Rideout, in 2011, and by two infant children, Robert and Maryann Rideout.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Nancy A. (Stover) Rideout; a daughter, Karianne Galvin, husband Scott Pohl, of Erie; a son, Richard Simkins, of Erie; five grandchildren, Chris, Matthew, Thomas, Dakota and Jordan; a sister, Carol Ann Plummer, husband Ken, of Oak Ridge, TN; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 West 38th Street at Greengarden Boulevard, Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 16, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30p.m. at the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home
A funeral service will be held at 12:30 from the funeral home with his nephew, Rev. Richard Stover, officiating.
Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded by the members of the DuBois, Area Honor Guard.
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