Robert A. Ryder Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert A. Ryder of Bridgeport, Michigan, born in Saginaw, Michigan, who passed away on February 25, 2023, at the age of 60, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parent Welton Ryder; his brother Welton Joe Ryder; and his brother-in-law Rodney Bensch. He is survived by: his former wife Kathleen Ellison; his wife Kathy Ryder; his children, Katie Beckrow (Tyler) and Kylee Ryder; his stepchildren, Austin Ball (Kailen) and Arica Ball; his grandchildren, Emery Beckrow, River Ball and Mila Ball; his siblings, Janet Goodeman, Beverly Jesselaitis (Joe), Lynne Bensch, Diana Schultz (Richard) and Wendy Casavan; and his siblings-in-law, Bernadine Ryder, Ken Ellison (Sandra), Dennis Ellison (Tammi), Tim Ellison (Lorri), Tom Ellison (Bonnie), Jerry Ellison (Sue) and Gene Ellison (Susan). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other family members, and the many friends.
Those wanting to make a show of their sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to Bridgeport Community Church.
