Bernard J. Ridder
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Bernard J. Ridder | |
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| Born | June 29, 1913 California Thoroughbred Breeders' Association |
| Spouse | Georgia Buck (1914–2002) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Joseph E. Ridder & Hedwig Schneider |
| Relatives | Herman Ridder (grandfather) Victor F. Ridder (uncle) |
Bernard Joseph "Ben" Ridder (June 29, 1913 – July 29, 1983) was an American newspaper publisher who served as chairman of the
Ridder was born in New York City, one of eight grandsons of the newspaper magnate, Herman Ridder. His father, Joseph E. Ridder was chairman of the family's Ridder Publications, Inc.
Ben Ridder married Georgia Buck in 1936. They moved from their home on Long Island, New York in 1956 to California in order for him to take over as the publisher of the Pasadena Independent & Star News when Ridder Publications acquired the newspaper.
His granddaughter, Katie Ridder, is married to the architect Peter Pennoyer, a great-great-grandson of J. P. Morgan.[2]
Ridder Thoroughbred Stable
A few years after settling in California, Ben Ridder and his wife Georgia became owners of Thoroughbred racehorses. Some of their notable runners included
Ben Ridder served as president of the
References
- ^ New York Times - July 30, 1983
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ Sarasota Herald-Tribune - April 2, 1979