Vernon Ruder Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Vernon Ruder Sr. of Hays, Kansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 6, 2026 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vernon Ruder Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Ruder and Anna Ruder (Zimmerman); and his siblings, Elmer J., Lester, Cyril, Milton, Marvin Ruder, Marietta Stecklein and Agnes Miller.
He is survived by: his children, Vernon Ruder Jr. (Ruth) of Hays, Janice Younger (Terrance) of Frisco, TX, Rose Meyers (Robert) of Sherman, TX and Tina Ruder of Hays; his siblings, Harold Ruder of Grand Junction, CO and Norma Lee Brown of Dodge City; and his grandchildren, Adam Meyers (Jennifer), Nicole Taylor (Alex), Cassandra St. Germain (Matthew), Mason Ruder (Tori), Alyssa Blake (Bennet), Blake Ruder (Rachel), Emily Younger, Olivia Younger and Erin Ruder. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
