He grew up in Mesquite, TX. and graduated from Mesquite High School. He was a proud member of the United States Army Rangers as well as a member of the Arlington, TX. fire department. He was employed at Jorgenson Laboratories in Loveland.
Robert married Toni Ridge in Denver, CO. on May 8th, 1993. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.
Robert is survived by his wife, sons Cody and Tyler Ridge of Fort Collins, Co, father Robert Warner Ridge, brothers James Ridge, Joel Ridge, sister Dana Ridge Weeden and husband David and their son, Matthew, and brother Timothy Ridge.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Valla Jean Ridge.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday February 23, at Resthaven Funeral Home in Fort Collins, CO. There will be a reception following the service.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made to Robert's son Tyler's college fund. Checks can be made out to the "Tyler Ridge Education Donation Fund, Account # 6236443641" and mailed to Wells Fargo at 3600 S. College Ave. Fort Collins, CO. 80525. Donations can also be dropped off at any Wells Fargo location.
