James Robert Ridder Anna, IL James Robert Ridder, 59, formerly of Alton, died at 11:15 a.m Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at John Cochran Veterans Medical Center in St. Louis. Born February 3, 1953 in Alton, he is the son of Robert H. Ridder and Helen E. (Abeln) Ridder Gwillim and step-father Clarence A. of Alton. A Navy veteran, he worked as a labor in shot shell for Olin Corp. in East Alton before going on disability. Survivors include a step-sister, Sharon Gwillim of Alton; step-brother John Gwillim of St. Louis. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a step-brother Jeff L. Hazelip. Services will be private