Lorraine L.

Ridenour

Lorraine L. (Bera) Ridenour passed away on November 7, 2026. Born on September 23, 1930 to Henry Ozro and Wilhelmina (Samuel) Bera. She was predeceased by her parents, brother Henry (Anita) Bera, Jr, George (Marian) Bera, and nephews Ronald and Roger Bera.

She is survived by husband Richard Ridenour, son Richard (Stacy) Ridenour Jr., daughter Mary (Mark) Fletcher, grandsons: Brandon (Natsumi) Ridenour, Ross (Mette) Ridenour, Alexander Lewis, and Austin (Devon) Lewis, and four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Lorraine graduated from South High School in 1948. She attended the Stenotype College in Grand Rapids after graduating high school. After graduating college, she worked for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company until she had children. She then devoted her life to her family and volunteered at the schools. After the children were out of school, she volunteered in the office at Trinity United Methodist Church for 45 years. She was a charter member of the Grand Rapids Musicians League and served as their Treasurer/Corresponding Secretary for 34 years, actively serving until August 2026.

Her biggest joy in life was raising her children, watching her grandsons grow up into fine men, and enjoying her four great grandchildren.

Lorraine and Richard married in 1951 and celebrated their 75th anniversary last May 2026.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Lorraine’s life on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1100 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. Family will meet with guests in the church parlor following the Celebration of Life.

In lieu of flowers:

GRML Lorraine Ridenour Endowment Fund for Student Scholarship. Donations can be sent to Grand Rapids Musicians League c/o Alisha Snider, 2061 Jefferson Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Trinity United Methodist Church Community Ministries Program. Donations can be made online at https://tinyurl.com/CommunityMinistriesProgram or by check to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1100 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, noting Community Ministries in memory of Lorraine Ridenour.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Lorraine's online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.