Obituaries

Barbara L. Ridiman, 83, of Cold Spring, passed away on March 17, 2026. Barb was born September 26, 1942 to Carl and Martha Schaeffler. She married Ray Ridiman and together they raised three daughters.

Barb enjoyed playing softball and bowling. She was an excellent seamstress and had a skill for gardening as well. Barb had a skill for gardening as well. Most of all, Barb loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was always available to babysit the grandkids and great-grandkids.

She was preceded in death by father, Carl Schaeffler, mother, Martha Schaeffler (nee: Roettgers), brother, Bill Schaeffler, brother, Jim Schaeffler, and sister, Trudy (Neil) Dwyer.

Barb is survived by her loving husband, Ray Ridiman, daughters; Lisa (Mark) Watts, Michelle Bruegge, Tina (Jeff) Smith, brothers; Carl Schaeffler, Bob Schaeffler, Ed (Etta) Schaeffler, sister, Martha (Joe) Albers, granddaughter, Jaden (Brennen) Baker, grandson, Colton Bruegge, grandson, Jerrod Watts, great-grandson, Carson Bruegge, great-granddaughter, Elliott Baker.

Visitation will be held 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday, March 23, 2026 at Dobbling Funeral Home, 106 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas. KY. A service will begin at 12:00 pm at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Mother of God Cemetery.