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Charles "Bud" Ryder Jr.
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Major General Charles "Bud" Ryder, Jr. US Army (Retired) of San Antonio passed away on March 28, 2010 after a brief illness at the age of 89. Bud was born Nov 24, 1920 in Trenton, New Jersey. After graduation from West Point in 1942 he had a distinguished 35-year career as an Infantry officer including combat service in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Additional command and staff assignments rounded out a full career. In retirement he enjoyed world travel with his wife of 63 years, Caldwell, who preceded him in death in 2004. He is survived by two sons Charles (Fran) Ryder of Northville, MI and Edward (Maria) Ryder of Alexandria, VA; four grandchildren Major Bryan Ryder presently serving in Iraq, Laura (Ken) McPhail of Grand Rapids, MI, Jennifer Ryder (and Allen O'Neil) of Alexandria, VA and John Ryder of Arlington, VA; and two great-granddaughters Riordan and Brenna McPhail. A memorial service will be held at 1PM Thursday, April 1, 2010 at the Army Residence Community Chapel with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a veteran charity of your choice.
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Susan Murray
April 15, 2010
I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to the family of Bud Ryder. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I was so glad to hear what an extraordinary man he was, both personally and in his distinguished military career. Bud's family members are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Paul Cline '67
March 31, 2010
Well done, Sir!
Al Scullen
Allan R. Scullen
March 30, 2010
This is a great loss of a great soldier and long-term football player. We had some good times and many delightful days in Europe, especially our little trip in Garmisch Partenkirchen. I remember Bud breaking his arm on the Zugspittze.
I would like to give my condolences to your whole family and am so sorry to hear about your loss.
best wishes,
Allan R. Scullen, comrade of Bud
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