Ralph Leslie Rideout, Jr., born in St. Louis, Missouri January 23, 1945, passed peacefully on August 10th at the age of 77 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was affectionately known as “Uncle Rusty; Rusty; and Russ” by family and friends. After graduating high school in Madison, Illinois, Russ attended college before enlisting in the US Air Force. He served his country for four years during the Vietnam Campaign, and was deployed to several foreign countries, including Thailand. During his service he attained numerous honors including “Air Force Outstanding Unit” and “Small Arms Expert Marksman.” Russ had achieved the rank of Sargent before being honorably discharged.
Russ is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janet Litster Rideout, and they lived happily together in the NC Triangle area. Russ spent his final years with his wife in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina.
Although Russ did not have children, he is the beloved “Uncle Rusty” to seven nieces and nephews, thirteen great nieces and nephews and two great-great nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Ralph Leslie Rideout, Sr. and Velma Martin Rideout; and his sister Marlene Rhea Rideout.
Russ will be laid to rest in a private burial at Parklawn Cemetery in Bennington, Vermont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Ralph Leslie Rideout, Jr. may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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