Ross E. Riddell, age 95, of Oakland Twp., MI, passed away on October 14, 2019. Ross was born on December 3, 1923 in Detroit, son of the late Dr. Ross and Jessie (Ball) Riddell. He graduated from Birmingham Baldwin High School in 1941 and later graduated from Michigan State University where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. During WW II, Ross served in the U.S. Marine Corps and fought in the Pacific Theatre. He was active in many battles in the Pacific including Guam and Iwo Jima. He was a longtime Manufacturer’s Representative for the Auto Industry and was a member of Kirk in the Hills Church. Ross had a passion for art, especially impressionist works and enjoyed painting. He also loved to travel and spend time with his family.
On January 12, 1952, Ross married Jane Wilson and enjoyed 54 years of marriage until Jane passed in 2006. Ross is survived by his children Ross S. Riddell and Christine A Ruen (Dennis), grandchildren Elyse Ruen Barr (Bruce) and Ashley Ruen Capp (Mitchell), Great Grandson Harrison Barr, and dear friend & companion, Tina Elliott. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Common Ground at www. commongroundhelps.org.
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