The Ralph Riddel Scholarship Endowment was established in 1986 by J. C. Chambers and
friends of Ralph Riddel of Aspermont, long-time rancher and banker, in his memory.
The scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students majoring in the Davis College
of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources. Preference is given to entering freshmen
from Stonewall County.
Ralph R. Riddel graduated from Texas Tech University in 1937 with a Bachelor of Science
in Animal Production. He had one son, Ralph Riddel Jr and one daughter, Ana Riddel
Williamson, and five grandchildren Sallie Riddel Myers, Ruthie Riddel Truett, Ralph
Riddel III, Margaret Williamson and Stephen Williamson.
Ralph Riddel, Sr. married Allene Wiser Riddel on March 20, 1964; he preceded her in
death June 6, 1986.