Obituary of Paul A. Ryder

Ryder, Paul A.

Age 74, of Bloomington, passed away July 8, 2021. Preceded in death by parents. Paul was a '65 grad of Bloomington H.S., '67 grad of U of MN, and went on to serve in the US Air Force. He was married to Joyce for 48 years, getting further training in graphics, working for Instant Web Inc, Chanhassen, building a house in Bloomington and raising their son, Andrew.  Paul remained fond of teasing, pranks and one-liners but expressed love and gratitude as Lewy Body Dementia progressed.  In addition to Joyce and Andrew, he is survived by sisters, Susan Berkey, Pat (Mike) Esterley, Jane (Mike) Branshaw and Cindy Newman, his brother, John, cousins, nieces and nephews. The family will hold a private celebration of life.