Photo courtesy of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home - Wamego
Wamego, Kansas
Mar 12, 1934 – Jan 18, 2014
Earl Ryder, Jr., 79, of Paxico, KS passed away at his home on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. 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...
Read MoreWow, 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!
Tom Hodgr
January 14, 2026 | Greeneville, TN | Friend
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.
Wayne Zuehls
January 14, 2026 | Sierra Vista, AZ | Friend
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!!
Tom Hodge
January 14, 2023 | Friend
I still miss him and enjoyed our times together at the annual CWOA meetings.
Al Beal
January 14, 2021 | E Falmouth, MA | Friend
7 years since you passed! Still missing you Shipmate!!
Tom Hodge
January 14, 2021 | Dover, FL | Military
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
Rick Barrett
January 25, 2014 | Westrbrook, ME
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
January 23, 2014
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Earl was an inspiration to the CWOA.
Dave Schuster
January 22, 2014 | Fredericksburg, VA
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...
January 21, 2014