Background
Ridder, Bernard Herman was born on December 8, 1916 in New York City. Son of Bernard Herman and Nell (Hickey) Ridder.
Ridder, Bernard Herman was born on December 8, 1916 in New York City. Son of Bernard Herman and Nell (Hickey) Ridder.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1938.
Advertising director, Duluth News-Tribune, 1941-1942; general manager, Duluth News-Tribune, 1947-1952; public, Duluth News-Tribune, 1952-1972; public, St. Paul Dispatch-Pioneer Press, 1959-1973; president, Ridder Publs., Inc., 1969-1998; Chairman of the Board, Knight-Ridder Newspapers, 1979-1983. Director Associated Press, 1954-1964, Seattle Times.
Served from ensign to Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member of the United States Golf Association (member Executive Committee 1958-1964), Inland Daily Press Association (president 1954).
Married Jane Delano, February 24, 1939. Children: Laura, Paul A., Peter, Robin, Jill.