Ronald James Ryder Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ronald James Ryder (Coopersville, Michigan), who passed away at the age of 82, on April 11, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Bonnie Ryder; his parents, Orville Ryder and Iris Ryder; his grandsons, Travis Ryke and Anthony Smith Sr.; his great grandchild Matthew Orcasitas Jr.; his sisters, Carol Dodge and Susan Dykstra (Dan); his brothers-in-law, Dave Colpetzer and Richard Clark; and his parents-in-law, Frank and Peggy Clark.
He is survived by: his children, Terri Holmes (Rodney), James Ryder and Jeannie Ryder; his grandchildren, Jennifer Hintz (Nick), Dalaina Wheeler (Wally), Dustin Ryke (Caitlyn), Andrew Emaus (Carlie), Zackary Emaus, Paige, Victoria Emaus, Vanessa Young, Drake, Troy Young Jr. and Grace; his siblings, Tom Ryder (Terry), Doreen Colpetzer and Laurie Noel (Dan); and his siblings-in-law, Richard Dodge, David White (Sandee), Joann Fielstra (Robert), Harry Clark, Diane and LuSinda Clark. He is also survived by 25 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Lori's Voice, P.O. Box 66, Coopersville, MI 49404 or Heaven Can Wait, 511 Seminole.
