Brian Keith Ridgley, 64
Brian Keith Ridgley, 64, of Casey, Illinois, passed away at 6:39 a.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Gibson Family Center for Hospice Care, Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born February 10, 1961, in Vincennes, Indiana, the son of Raymond Edward Ridgley and Charlotte Jean (Corbett) Ridgley.
Brian was a 1979 graduate of Casey High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1980-1992. Brian worked as an over-the-road truck driver for S&H Trucking Company.
He is survived by his children, Vickie Hasten (Laif Burns) of Martinsville, Illinois; Cyndi Dietrich (Tim Burke) of Martinsville, Illinois; Ricci Ridgley (Heather Thayer) of Massillon, Ohio; and Linna Brewer (Charlie Sandoval) of Georgetown, Illinois; fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and siblings, Debbie Finney (Doug) of Casey, Illinois, Kenneth Ridgley (Alesia) of Casey, Illinois, and Kim Ridgley of Casey, Illinois. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces, great-nephews and nieces, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kent Lee Ridgley.
A memorial service will be conducted at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Markwell Funeral Home with Josh Stowers officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. A graveside service and inurnment will be held at a later date with military rites by Casey VFW and Martinsville American Legion.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Markwell Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Casey, Illinois 62420.
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