Rahway educator, devoted family man, 'a true American Patriot'
Watson Monroe Ridenour of Wall, N.J., passed away peacefully on July 4, 2020.
Watson was born on August 18, 1924, in Jersey City, N.J., and was the son of Watson and Florence (Linck) Ridenour. He grew up in Rahway, N.J., and lived in Clark, N.J., and Ocean, N.J.
While in high school Watson played multiple sports, but his passion was baseball. Watson was a true American Patriot. After the Pearl Harbor attack and once he reached the age of 18, he voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Following nearly three years with the Navy stationed overseas he returned. On August 12, 1950, he married Joan Marie Mau from Roseland. They were married for 57 years upon her passing in 2007.
Watson was a graduate of Newark State College and returned to Rahway to have a rewarding teaching career in the Rahway School System for 25 years. Upon his retirement, Watson spent his time as a volunteer for the Monmouth County Food Bank and Meals on Wheels. Watson's true love was his family.
He is survived by his son, John, his wife, Linda (Thomas). Due to the current restrictions on public gatherings, services for Watson will be private. Memorial Donations in Watson Ridenour's name can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Monmouth County Food Bank. For online condolences, please visit Watson's memorial page at
Watson Monroe Ridenour of Wall, N.J., passed away peacefully on July 4, 2020.
Watson was born on August 18, 1924, in Jersey City, N.J., and was the son of Watson and Florence (Linck) Ridenour. He grew up in Rahway, N.J., and lived in Clark, N.J., and Ocean, N.J.
While in high school Watson played multiple sports, but his passion was baseball. Watson was a true American Patriot. After the Pearl Harbor attack and once he reached the age of 18, he voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Following nearly three years with the Navy stationed overseas he returned. On August 12, 1950, he married Joan Marie Mau from Roseland. They were married for 57 years upon her passing in 2007.
Watson was a graduate of Newark State College and returned to Rahway to have a rewarding teaching career in the Rahway School System for 25 years. Upon his retirement, Watson spent his time as a volunteer for the Monmouth County Food Bank and Meals on Wheels. Watson's true love was his family.
He is survived by his son, John, his wife, Linda (Thomas). Due to the current restrictions on public gatherings, services for Watson will be private. Memorial Donations in Watson Ridenour's name can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Monmouth County Food Bank. For online condolences, please visit Watson's memorial page at
Rahway educator, devoted family man, 'a true American Patriot'
Watson Monroe Ridenour of Wall, N.J., passed away peacefully on July 4, 2020.
Watson was born on August 18, 1924, in Jersey City, N.J., and was the son of Watson and Florence (Linck) Ridenour. He grew up in Rahway, N.J., and lived in Clark, N.J., and Ocean, N.J.
While in high school Watson played multiple sports, but his passion was baseball. Watson was a true American Patriot. After the Pearl Harbor attack and once he reached the age of 18, he voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Following nearly three years with the Navy stationed overseas he returned. On August 12, 1950, he married Joan Marie Mau from Roseland. They were married for 57 years upon her passing in 2007.
Watson was a graduate of Newark State College and returned to Rahway to have a rewarding teaching career in the Rahway School System for 25 years. Upon his retirement, Watson spent his time as a volunteer for the Monmouth County Food Bank and Meals on Wheels. Watson's true love was his family.
He is survived by his son, John, his wife, Linda (Thomas). Due to the current restrictions on public gatherings, services for Watson will be private. Memorial Donations in Watson Ridenour's name can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Monmouth County Food Bank. For online condolences, please visit Watson's memorial page at
Watson Monroe Ridenour of Wall, N.J., passed away peacefully on July 4, 2020.
Watson was born on August 18, 1924, in Jersey City, N.J., and was the son of Watson and Florence (Linck) Ridenour. He grew up in Rahway, N.J., and lived in Clark, N.J., and Ocean, N.J.
While in high school Watson played multiple sports, but his passion was baseball. Watson was a true American Patriot. After the Pearl Harbor attack and once he reached the age of 18, he voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Following nearly three years with the Navy stationed overseas he returned. On August 12, 1950, he married Joan Marie Mau from Roseland. They were married for 57 years upon her passing in 2007.
Watson was a graduate of Newark State College and returned to Rahway to have a rewarding teaching career in the Rahway School System for 25 years. Upon his retirement, Watson spent his time as a volunteer for the Monmouth County Food Bank and Meals on Wheels. Watson's true love was his family.
He is survived by his son, John, his wife, Linda (Thomas). Due to the current restrictions on public gatherings, services for Watson will be private. Memorial Donations in Watson Ridenour's name can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Monmouth County Food Bank. For online condolences, please visit Watson's memorial page at
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