David Harold "John" Ryder
David Harold "John" Ryder
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A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Mueller Funeral Home in Peru is entrusted with arrangements.
David was born on March 1, 1953 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Robert H. and Gladys C. (Krage) Ryder. He graduated from Lake Park High School in Medinah, IL. He married Julia Cagle on April 17, 1998 in St. John's, Arizona. He worked for himself and was passionate about farming, heavy equipment operation, and electrical projects. John David's other passion was his family, he loved spending time with them most of all.
David is survived by his wife of 27 years, Julia Ryder of Princeton and eight children, Danette, Robert, Tobias, Michael, Kristi, Brian, Billy, Aedriana, and Victor. Also surviving are numerous grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and his brother, James Ryder of Princeton.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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