Denny Ryder’s Celebration of Life

Name: Denny Ryder’s Celebration of Life
Start: 2026-04-25T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-04-25T17:00:00-05:00
Location: Pops Place

Schedule

Sat Apr 25 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Pops Place | Decatur, IL

Please join us for a life celebration honoring the beloved Denny Ryder.
Please bring photos, memories and favorite stories to share.
Appetizers will be served and beverages can be purchased.
Denny was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, son-in-law, Grumpa, brother, uncle, god father, and friend, cherishing the time spent with his family and nurturing unique bonds with each member. Though he often pretended he was stern and grumpy, beneath it all, he was a giant teddy bear with a heart of gold.
In his younger years, Denny found joy in the woods hunting and had a passion for woodworking. After his retirement from basketball and softball, he enjoyed the game of golf and was eagerly anticipating the senior tees for the bragging rights they promised. He loved traveling to the beach, spending time in the pool, and drinking the occasional adult beverage. He was a die-hard fan of the Chicago Bears and St. Louis Cardinals. Despite his claims about not wanting or needing more pets, he held a deep affection for animals.
His favorite color was orange, leading to many gifts that reflected this preference. He enjoyed watching movies and TV shows, albeit never indulging in binge-watching. Denny was the life of the party, effortlessly connecting with everyone he met. His love for dancing and singing, regardless of his knowledge of the lyrics, was infectious. His signature dance move, affectionately dubbed “The Denny”, became a challenge for many, with only a few able to replicate it successfully. His loss is immeasurable, but so is the love he left behind.