Donald A. Ryder Obituary
Donald A. Ryder in Traverse City, Michigan passed away on June 16, 2026. Donald, born on June 4, 1937, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Donald A. Ryder or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alma Ryder (Al) and Shirley Ryder. He is survived by: his former wife Sharon Brooks; his children, Diane Kiessel (Don), Deborah Ryder, Patricia Spires (Scott), Rebecca Ridgeway (Rod) and Michael Ryder; his wife Barbara; and his stepchildren, Brenda Robinson (Jeff), Chris Nieporte (Jodie), Craig Nieporte, Pamela Nieporte and Lisa Morgan (Ben). He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, as well as 6 step-grandchildren and 6 step-great-grandchildren.
