Evelyn P. Ryder

Evelyn P. Ryder age 83 of Perham, MN, formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN died October 8, 2012 at the Thomas House in Perham, MN. Evelyn Pearl Ryder was born on December 6, 1928 in Otter Tail County, MN to Ralph and Gertrude Ferguson Schempp. She grew up and attended country school near Richville, MN. On January 5, 1947 she was united in marriage to David E. Ryder. They made their home and raised their family in Detroit Lakes. Over the years Evelyn worked at the Evans Grocery Store and the Norbychr(39)s Department Store in Detroit Lakes. Family was very important to Evelyn. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, baking, and reading. She was also active in 4-H with her children. She also enjoyed square dancing, and camping throughout the United States with her husband. Evelyn is survived by her husband David, one daughter, JoAnn Berberich, of Audubon, MN; ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; two sisters in law, Sue Wagner, of Richville, MN; and Linda Schempp, of Moorhead, MN; and several nieces and nephews. Evelyn was preceded in death by one son, Paul David "Butch" Ryder; her parents; one brother, Roger Schempp; and one son in law, Roger Berberich.