Jesse “Jerry” Riddle, 81, of Fenton died Nov. 7, 2021. Mr. Riddle was an Army veteran and served in Korea. He was a retired sheet metal worker and member of Local 36. He also was a member of First Baptist Church of Fenton and some clubs. He enjoyed the outdoors and will be remembered for his smile, kindness and willingness to help others. Born Oct. 26, 1940, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Mary F. Glover and Jesse J. Riddle. He also was preceded in death by a stepmother: Dorothy Riddle.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years: Janet (Bartz) Riddle of Fenton; a daughter: Jeanine Riddle; a son: Jeff (Pam) Riddle; four grandchildren: Tuesdae, Chad, Courtney and Crystal; seven great-grandchildren: Hali, Candice, Nick, Ethan, Leighton, Josie and Naomi; a sister: Gail Coleman and her family; a daughter-in-law: Tricia Riddle; two half-brothers: Bill and Art; two half-sisters: Nancy and Janet; and two cousins: Mary Pratt and John Riddle.
He was preceded in death by a son: James “Jim” Riddle.
A memorial service was held Nov. 15 at First Baptist Church of Fenton. Burial, with full military honors, was held at the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Arrangements were under the direction of Fieser Funeral Home in Fenton.