Robert W. Ryder age 57 passed away October 20 2011. A celebration of Robert's life will be held on Saturday October 29 2011 at 11:00 A.M at Lohman Funeral Home Daytona. He was the beloved husband of Karen Geer for 9 wonderful years; loving son to Arlene and the late Roy Ryder and loving father to Robert Ryder and Cristin Gambrel and caring step-father to April Geer and adoring grandfather to Dylan Cody and Hailey Gambrel. Robert was also the loving brother to Scott E. Ryder and brother-in-law to Tinny Ryder Paul and Cindy Spletter. Robert's love for Rock n' Roll music and sense of humor earned him the nickname the "entertainer." He was a skilled automotive mechanic and was passionate about motorcycles and NASCAR. He will be forever remembered as a kind and loving person and will be deeply missed.