Ryker, Donald Edward 'Donnie'

1952 - 2017  (64 years)

• Name	Ryker, Donald Edward 'Donnie'
  		Donald Edward 'Donny' Ryker (1952-2017)
  Birth	27 Jul 1952	Olney, Richland County, Illinois   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Reference Number	RYKE.D005
  _FGRAVE	178334319
  Death	11 Apr 2017	Chandler, Lincoln County, Oklahoma   [2]
  	Cause: Automobile Accident
  	Donald Edward Ryker, 64, of Centralia, formerly of Clay City , passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in Chandler, OK. He was born on July 27, 1952 in Olney, IL, the son of Jesse Jr. and Dorothea Marie (Davis) Ryker. Donald enjoyed fishing and traveling. He loved spending time with his family. Donald is survived by his daughters, Deah Eckel Jones, Julia Finley, Crystal Hefner, Jessica Harland, Chrystal Brys, and Angelia Ryker; Son, David Ryan; Brothers, David (Shirley) Ryker, Doug (Pat) Ryker, Doran Ryker, Lee (Rhonda) Ryker; Sisters, Diane (Matt) Hylton, Donna Ryker, Deanna (Marvin) Kuhl, Mylene Ryker, Frances (Bill) Dehner, and Darren Ryker; several nieces and nephews, several grandchildren, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the family to assist with funeral expenses. If you would like to donate to the family, please visit Donald's Tribute Fund.
  Funeral	17 Apr 2017	Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois   [2]
  Burial	17 Apr 2017	Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois   [2, 3]
  Person ID	I8086	Carl Wayne Gray Research | Hasler - ? Mr. Hasler and ? Descendants, Jauch - Birk Christian 'Heitl' Jauch and Maria Birk Descendants, Jauch - Hasler Jacob Jauch and Margaret 'Margret' Hasler Descendants, Lents - Seal Jacob Lents and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Seal Descendants
  Last Modified	11 Aug 2023

  
  

  Father	Ryker, Jesse Eugene Jr.,   b. 14 Mar 1925, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois d. 11 Dec 1989, Burgin Manor Nursing Home, Olney, Richland County, Illinois (Age 64 years)
  Mother	Davis, Dorothea Marie,   b. 16 Jun 1928, Flora, Clay County, Illinois d. 23 Oct 2009, Flora, Clay County, Illinois (Age 81 years)
  Marriage	21 Feb 1948	Clay City, Clay County, Illinois   [4]
  Age at Marriage	He : 22 years and 11 months - She : 19 years and 8 months.
  Family ID	F606	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1
  Children	1. Living   2. Living   3. Living
  Family ID	F4063	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Harland, Lou Ella
  Children	+ 1. Living + 2. Living
  Family ID	F4064	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 3	Ryan, Kahla Carlene,   b. 23 Mar
  Children	1. Ryker, David Ryan   2. Living
  Family ID	F4065	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 27 Jul 1952 - Olney, Richland County, Illinois Death - Cause: Automobile Accident - 11 Apr 2017 - Chandler, Lincoln County, Oklahoma Funeral - 17 Apr 2017 - Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois Burial - 17 Apr 2017 - Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Headstones

  Headstone, Ryker, Donald Edward

  
  

• Sources

  [S686] Clarissa Hylton [S2428] Kistler-Patterson Funeral Homes, Obituary, Ryker, Donald Edward Ryker, 64, (http://www.kistler-patterson.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=1684014#/obituaryInfo), none. (Reliability: 2). [S3436] https://www.findagrave.com, Headstone, Nosek, Dorothy L., (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178334319/donald-edward-ryker), none. (Reliability: 2). [S355] http://www.findagrave.com, Obituary, Ryker, Jesse Jr., 64, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35636154/jesse-ryker), none. (Reliability: 2).