Charles Len

Ridge

Charles Len Ridge, 63, was born to Alfred Ridge, Jr. and Shirley Esther Howard on November 19, 1962, in West Plains, Missouri. He passed away on July 7, 2026, in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Charles loved being outside. It didn't matter if he was sitting in the sun, grilling for the family, working in his garden, or just enjoying the fresh air with some country music playing.

He worked hard his whole life in construction, doing concrete work and operating heavy equipment, but he was never too busy to help someone. If you needed him, he was there for everyone, especially Heather, his daughter.

Charles was one of the kindest people you could meet. He was always happy and treated everyone with respect. He loved to laugh, have a good time, and spend time with the people he loved.

His family meant everything to him, especially his grandkids. He was so proud of them and loved showing off their pictures. He and his boss even had a running joke about who had the most pictures of their grandkids. It was something that always made him smile.

Charles will be remembered for his big heart, his willingness to help, his love for the outdoors, and the way he made people feel welcome. He was a wonderful dad, grandpa, and friend, and he will be missed more than words can say.

He is survived by his mother Shirley Esther Barrett; wife of many years Rachel Ridge; children Heather and Jamie Vanarsdall and Amy and Mark Brodersen; siblings Gary and Erlie Ridge and Bill Ridge; grandchildren Kimberlee and Hugo Mondragon, Tyler and Maylea Brodersen, Torrie Brodersen, Katy Brodersen, Haley and Jerry Bigbee, Brayden Brown, Daisy Vanarsdall, Jaxon Vanarsdall, and Laynee Vanarsdall; great grandchildren Leo Mondragon, Brett Bigbee, and another baby girl due soon.

He was preceded in death by his father Alfred Ridge, Jr.; brother Nicholas Barrett; son Brett Brown; granddaughter Sierra Brown; mother-in-law Patricia Fisch; brother-in-law Wayne Fisch; and nephew Christopher Suiter.

A graveside service will be held at 4:00 P.M, Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Dibble Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.