Robert Ridder (politician)

Robert Ridder
Ridder in 1971
Member of the Washington Senate from the 35th district
In office January 9, 1967 – July 19, 1973
Preceded by	James E. Kennett
Succeeded by	Ruthe Ridder
Personal details
Born	(1927-02-25)February 25, 1927 Bellingham, Washington, U.S.
Died	May 25, 2021(2021-05-25) (aged 94) Rainier Beach, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Ruthe Ridder

Robert C. Ridder (February 25, 1927 – May 25, 2021)[1] was an American educator and politician in the state of Washington. Ridder served in the Washington State Senate as a Democrat from the 35th District from 1967 to 1973. He attended the University of Washington and earned a Bachelor of Science degree, and completed graduate studies. He was later an educator, serving as a vice principal of a junior high school (Showalter Junior High - Tukwila, WA). He retired from his Senate seat in 1973 and was succeeded by his wife, Ruthe.[2][3]

References

1. "Robert C. "Bob" Ridder Obituary". Retrieved July 1, 2021.
2. "Pictorial Directory, Forty-First Session, Washing State Legislature" (PDF). Washington State Legislature. 1969. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 25, 2022.
3. "Ruthe Ridder". wa.gov. Retrieved 10 February 2015.