Eileen Claridge Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Eileen Claridge of Red Wing, Minnesota, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 15, 2026 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence Olinger and Mary Olinger (Klages); her husband Gary; her siblings, Norman Olinger, Delores Schindler and Janice Selly; and her friend Bob Crouse.
She is survived by: her children, Gayle Miller (Willie) of Red Wing, Dale Claridge (Sue) of Eden Prairie, Dennis Claridge (Ann) of Vadnais Heights, Diane Aadalen (Corey) of Red Wing and David Claridge (Merri) of Red Wing; her grandchildren, Cody (Joey), Emily (John), Rebecca (Andrew), Will, Tony (Tati), David (Maddy), Henry (Isabelle), Erin (Curt), Amie, Gracelin (Nate) and Madalynn; her great grandchildren, Tucker, Griffin, Vivi and April; her sister Joan Sampson of Auburn, CA; and her sister-in-law Audrey Claridge of Fort Atkinson, WI.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Leo C. Peterson American Legion Post #54 or the Environmental Learning Center in Red Wing.
