Background
Ridder, Eric was born on July 1, 1918 in Hewlett, Long Island, New York, United States. Son of Joseph E. and Hedwig (Schneider) Ridder.
Ridder, Eric was born on July 1, 1918 in Hewlett, Long Island, New York, United States. Son of Joseph E. and Hedwig (Schneider) Ridder.
Student, Harvard University, 1936-1937.
Entire career in newspaper work director, Seattle Times Company director, Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Inc.
Trustee South St. Seaport Museum. Member of Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht (New York City), Piping Rock (New York City), New York Yacht (New York City), India House (New York City). Royal Swedish Yacht.
Married Ethelette Tucker, 1939 (divorced). Children: Eric, Susan. Married Madeleine Graham, 1955 (deceased November 1991).