Chad Aaron Ridenour

Chad Aaron Ridenour, 46, of Portland, Indiana passed away on October 15, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on June 14, 1975, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Richard L. “Yogg” Ridenour and Jayne (Suman) Ridenour of Portland, IN.

Chad was a self-employed independent contractor.  He received training in law enforcement areas specializing in explosive detection dog handling and handler experiences.  He used his training in several overseas assignments where he would supervise handlers, soldiers, and law enforcement personnel in various situations.  He was a former law enforcement officer with the Portland Police Department and Redkey Police Department and was currently employed in management at Silvertown Mint in Winchester.

Chad really enjoyed his family and truly loved them in everything that he did.  He had a great sense of humor…making people laugh was a specialty with his stories…that may or may not have been true.  In his spare time, Chad was a workout-a-holic.  He also enjoyed anything to do with firearms and target shooting.  He was deeply loyal to not only his family, but also anything that he supported.  He was also the consummate “hugger”…whether the intended victim liked it or not.

Chad is survived by his Soulmate, Markie Runyon of Portland, IN ; a son Grayson Ridenour at home, step-daughter Daila Runyon at home, step-daughter Remi LeMaster at home, step-daughter Jolee LeMaster  at home, mother Jayne Ridenour of Portland, IN;  brother Brad (Hope) Ridenour of Portland , IN and brother Adam (Kelli) Ridenour of Dunkirk, IN.

He was preceded in death by his father Yogg Ridenour.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Yager – Kirchhofer Chapel, Berne, with Pastor Earl Dull officiating.

Family and Friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager – Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne, and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be made to the family (checks payable to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home).