Robert Ryke Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 30, 2025, at the age of 78, Robert Ryke (Grand Rapids, Michigan) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Ryke to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Ryke and Josephine Ryke. He is survived by: his wife Sandra Kay Ryke (Jannereth); his children, Shelly (Ryke), Lee Morgan, Rachel (Ryke), Craig Popma, Amanda (Ryke), Jacob Cole, Robert, Erin Ryke (McCullough) and Harmony Ryke; and his sister Delores "DeeDee" (Ryke). He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. James Lutheran Church (2040 Oakwood Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505). A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Humane Society of West Michigan (https://give.hswestmi.org).