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1934
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2014
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Earl Ryder, Jr. Obituary
He was born March 12, 1934 in Taunton, MA the son of Earl A. Ryder and Ethlyn Hattie Coe Ryder. Following his graduation from Taunton High School, he enlisted into the U.S. Navy, followed by his career in the U.S. Coast Guard before retiring in 1976 after 24 years of service. He married Almeda "Kathryn" Weeks in Charleston, SC, July 29, 1955.
Earl was an active member of the U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officers Association of Topeka, the V.F.W. and American Legion of Topeka. He was always very proud to have served his country and especially with the Coast Guard. He was a proud grand-father and enjoyed taking his great-grandchildren on vacations each year and spending his time with them whenever he could.
His survivors include his wife, Kathryn, of their home in Paxico; one daughter, Susan Almeda Hall (Clifford) of Gardner, KS; one son, Gerald Allen Ryder (Kelly) of Basehor, KS; a sister, Ethlyn Ferreira of North Dighton, MA; a brother, Leroy Ryder of Attleboro, MA; 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Linda Arlene Ryder and Kathy Ann Ryder Bishop.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Wamego, KS. The family will greet friends during a luncheon at the church hall following the service.
Burial will be held at a later date in Taunton, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Luke's Episcopal Church and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, 66547.
Memories and Condolences
for Earl Ryder, Jr.
Tom Hodgr
January 14, 2026
Wow, 12 years! Time flies. Will always remember our National CWOA meetings. Our seats were next to each other and we cut up a lot more than we participated. Hey, we had fun! Miss you Shipmate!
Wayne Zuehls
January 14, 2026
I can't believe its been 12 years already. Earl was one of my bosses in Topeka at PPC. Later in my career Earl and I went to frequent CWOA yearly meetings. We had a few drinks and some great discussions about our time at PPC. He was a great Shipmate.
Tom Hodge
January 14, 2023
I still recall and smile about our times at the National Meetings. Not sure how much we contributed but we had fun! Miss you Shipmate!!
Al Beal
January 14, 2021
I still miss him and enjoyed our times together at the annual CWOA meetings.
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Tom Hodge
January 14, 2021
7 years since you passed! Still missing you Shipmate!!
Rick Barrett
January 25, 2014
Kathryn and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I have know Earl for over 20 years through the CWOA and I am proud to call him my friend. He will be sorely missed at our Annual Meetings
January 23, 2014
I am very thankful Earl and I remained in contact over the years. I was truly saddened to hear of his passing and will miss a good shipmate and one of the best friends I have ever had.
Kathryn my heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family and may God bless you all.
Don Brauer
Dave Schuster
January 22, 2014
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Earl was an inspiration to the CWOA.
January 21, 2014
Kathryn and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Earl will truly be missed. I first meet Earl at PPC in the S&R branch in the mid 80's, I heard that load roar and said "who is that." Once I started to know Earl I realized he was all bark and no bite. Later he and I meet each year at the CWOA National meetings. We shared some great sea stories and had a few beers. I looked forward to seeing Earl every year at the meetings. He will always be remembered and I will miss him like a Brother. May God Bless you and your family. Wayne Zuehls
Bob & Connie Sova
January 21, 2014
Many of us have just lost a great friend. Our deepest sympathies to the Ryder Family.
January 21, 2014
Kathryn and Family,
I was saddened to hear of Earl's loss, I saw and spoke with him at the CG Picnic in August, he looked wonderful. Working with him for almost 20 years, we had our ups and down, but he was a great supervisor and great man that I learned to respect. A BIG softee when it came to his family that he truly loved. May he rest in peace and may his memories always bring you comfort. God Bless you, Gina Gutierrez
January 20, 2014
My sympathies to the Ryder family. I enjoyed the many CWOA meetings over the years, and a few sea stories we shared over a cold one. He will be missed.
CWO4 Bosun, Al Beal Cape Cod Ma.
Susan Thompson
January 20, 2014
Our Coast Guard family has lost one its finest. Rest in peace, Earl. Kathryn and family, all of you are in my prayers.
Karen & Rick Stadler
January 20, 2014
Kathryn- I am so sorry for your loss. Earl will be missed, very much. I remember the first time I met him, almost 29 years ago, as a young YN3, such an impression he made on me. He was always such a softee for his grand babies. He was for sure all bark, and so devoted to his Coast Guard family. Many prayers to you and your family. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Kimberly Moore
January 20, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to Earls family, I was so sad to hear the news. I worked with Earl at the Coast Guard and will always remember his rough growl but sweet heart nature. He taught me alot and we always had a good time at coast guard outtings, Earl will be sorely missed. God Bless
John Hartzell
January 20, 2014
My most heart felt sympathy to Earl's family znd friends. I never had the pleasure of meeting Earl, but by all accounts he was a great guy. Rest in peace shipate. Sincerely, John Hartzell, CWO ELC, USCG (ret.)
Robert Dyche
January 20, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kathryn and all the family. Earl and I worked together at MPC/PPC/HRSIC/PSC for many years and he had my respect and admiration. We didn't always agree on things, but we usually managed to disagree amicably. He will be missed.
Candie Medlin
January 20, 2014
Earl was such a good guy. I worked with him at PPC and was always glad to see him at the CG day picnics. My thoughts and prayers are with his family
CWO Bob Dudley USCG-Ret
January 20, 2014
I've know Earl for the better part of 20 years. I have had the pleasure to work with him on several committees in the Chief Warrant Officers Associations.
I always looked forward to seeing Earl at the annual convention of the CWOA and spending time with him catching up on what he was up to and finding out what some of our mutual friends were doing now.
Both my wife, Shirley and I give our condolences to the family and friends.
God Bless!
Pete Buel
January 20, 2014
So sorry to hear of this Kathryn and family. Earl will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tom Hodge
January 20, 2014
I knew Earl from the CWOA. He sat to my right (that's just how it fell as we were set by Chapters) every year at the National Meeting. He was a really good guy who kept the meetings lively and I learned a lot about the CWOA and how to participate in the annual meetings from him. I looked forward to every meeting knowing Earl would be there to keep me and everyone else in line. He will be missed. Rest in Peace Shipmate.
Barbara McLain
January 20, 2014
I worked with Earl for several years at the USCG office in Topeka. In fact, he was one of the persons who interviewed me for the job. I remember thinking--why is this man with his pronounced "Boston" accent wearing COWBOY BOOTS? What is this? I really enjoyed working with him. He was one of a kind. My deepest sympathy to all of his family for their loss.
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