Riverside, Missouri - Craig Ryser, 38, formerly of Wathena, Kansas passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his home in Riverside, Missouri. Craig was born on August 27, 1984, in St. Joseph, Missouri to Bob and Pam (Petitt) Ryser. He was the proud father of two boys, Zakkary and Barrett.
Craig attended Wathena High School and graduated in 2003. He received a football scholarship to Benedictine College. Craig worked at White Cap as an inventory specialist, and he especially loved his security jobs, including Chiefs football games and Azura Amphitheater. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus, and former member of the Wathena Volunteer Fire Department.
He was an avid sports fan. His favorite teams included the Chiefs, Jayhawks, Huskers, Notre Dame, White Sox, and Penguins. He was also passionate about music. He loved going to as many concerts as possible and trying to learn to play the guitar. We will always think of him when we hear an AC/DC song.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charlie and Margaret Petitt, paternal grandparents, Bill and RoseMary Ryser, Uncles, Otto “Dick” Schultz, Charley Studer, Greg Bottorff, and cousin, Brad Liechti.
Survivors include his sons, Zakkary and Barrett Ryser, Father and Mother, Bob and Pam Ryser,
Sister, Blair Hartwig (Evan), Niece, Madison Hartwig and Nephew, Leo Hartwig, Uncle, Bill (Karen) Ryser, Aunts: Susie (John) Archer, Karen Bottorff, Deb Schultz, Judy Studer. Numerous cousins and friends.
Funeral mass Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 10:30 A.M. at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Wathena, Kansas. Visitation Monday, July 24, 2023, at the church, starting with rosary at 5:30 P.M. followed by visitation until 8 P.M. Friends may call after 12 noon Sunday at the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Wathena, Kansas.
Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wathena, Kansas.
