Delbert Ridenour

Mr. Delbert Ridenour, age 67, of Culbertson, NE passed away at his home in Culbertson
on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.
Delbert was born March 27, 1955, in Cabool, Missouri to parents John and Eloise
(Blagdon) Ridenour. He attended Cabool High School and grew up in the area until
moving to Texas in his 20s.
In 1982, Delbert married Nancy (Smotherman) Ridenour in Odessa, TX. Together they
moved to Nebraska in the late 80s to raise their children: Bryan, John, Justin, Alicia, and
Twila.
Delbert was a truck driver and shop manager/mechanic in his lifetime. In early 2000s, he
raced little pickups, and Delbert’s racing name was Silver Bullet. He may not have won
every race, but he always came out with a smile on his face. Delbert was a member of
Trenton Golf Club, found comfort in fishing, and enjoyed having a beer or moonshine with
his friends and family.
Delbert is survived by his wife Nancy (Smotherman) Ridenour; his children Bryan
Smotherman of Culbertson, NE, John (Candy) Madera of Beatrice, NE, Justin Bright of
Culbertson, NE, Twila (Mike) MacFarland of LaPine, Oregon, and Alicia (James)
Hegwood; brother in laws Eddie Smotherman of Pueblo, CO and Robert Smotherman
(Janice) of Tularosa, NM; sister Velora (Ted) Zapp of Culbertson, NE; and special niece
Heather (Kenny) Adams of Palisade, NE. Delbert had 15 grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren. Delbert also leaves behind many, many close friends which he considered
family.
Preceded in death are his parents and his in laws.