Robert H. Ryder, age 96, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Mr. Ryder, son of Harry Clark and Ella Mae (Harper) Ryder, was born on October 31, 1924, in Pioneer, Missouri. He was a 1942 Wheaton High School graduate and was subsequently drafted in the United States Army in 1943 and was called out to serve in January 1944 and was honorably discharges in 1946. Robert served his country proudly in the Philippines and in Japan during World War II. On December 24, 1951, he was united in marriage to Marjorie Ann Young; she preceded him in death on January 6, 2018. Robert enjoyed tinkering in his shop and reading. He and his wife, Marjorie were charter members of the Barry County Museum Volunteer Program and both volunteered their time regularly. Robert was a member of the Mill Street Church of Christ in Cassville.

Survivors include one daughter, Becky Ryder, of Cassville; one son, Ronal Ryder, of Fallon, Nevada; three grandchildren, Ivette Cervantes, of La Quinta, California, Jose Aguilar, of Houston, Texas, and Cristian Luna, of La Quinta, California; and three great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Robert was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Ryder; and two sisters, Marilyn Baybo and Kathryn Bangert.

**Service Update**

Due to the weather conditions for Saturday, the memorial service for Robert will be held at the Mill Street Church of Christ in Cassville, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021,  with Minister Laith Hayward officiating.  There will be no graveside services.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fair Haven Children's Home and entrusted to the White Funeral Home and Crematory, P.O. Box 890, Cassville, MO 65625.

Service and cremation arrangements are under the direction of the White Funeral Home and Crematory, Cassville, Missouri.