Robert Gerd Ridgeway of Greenville, SC passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. Born May 1, 1962 in Mainz, Germany, he was the son of the late Robert Fabian Ridgeway and Marlene Plankert Ridgeway. Robert was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Piedmont Area MENSA. He is survived by his mother, two sisters: Helga Helena Ridgeway and Kathrin Ridgeway Pringle; a brother-in-law: Sam Pringle, Jr.; a nephew: Trey Pringle and two nieces: Lauren and Genna Pringle and many loving friends. Condolences may be expressed at www.woodlawn-fh.com Woodlawn Funeral Home, Greenville