Eugene J. Ryder, devoted husband of Mary Ryder, nee Murphy; adoring father of Cathy (Bruce) Zimmerman, Tom (Lani) Ryder, John (Libby) Ryder and Maureen (Paul) Raya; cherished grandfather of Rachel, Madelyn and Natalie Ryder, Austin and Joshua Zimmerman and Jack Raya; dear brother of Arlene (Marty) Martin; dearly loved by his extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and helpers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lena, nee Lenzi, and John Ryder. Gene spent his entire life loving God and treating others the way he would like to be treated. His kind and generous life brought a little bit of God’s Kingdom down to us here on earth and his laughter and enthusiasm for friends and community will be sorely missed. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd., at Northwest Hwy, Mt. Prosepct, to St. James Church, mass 10 a.m. with Fr. John Lynch officiating. Interment private. Visitation Monday 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago, St. Scholastica Monastery, 7430 N. Ridge Blvd., Chicago, IL 60645. For info: 847-255-7800
