Ronald ("Ron") L. Stryker, 76, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2025 after a brief illness. Ron was born to Howard and Shirley Stryker on September 16, 1948 in Tyrone, PA. He was one of two children, along with his brother, Stephen ("Steve") H. Stryker. Ron's mother Shirley later married John M. Derr and he gained two step-brothers, J. David Derr and Robert A. Derr.

As a teenager, Ron spent frequent summers in Long Island, NY, visiting his Aunt Betty and Uncle Skip, where he caddied at a local golf course. He graduated from Tyrone high school in 1966 where he was the Class President. Ron received a full scholarship to Pennsylvania State University where he was an alumni. He married Susan Erdly in 1970. They had one child, a daughter, Sandra Stryker. They later divorced and Ron never remarried.

Ron was a US Navy veteran and worked several jobs during his life with his longest tenure as a postal worker in State College. Ron attended the Presbyterian church in Tyrone and enjoyed taking walks through nature. Despite his many challenges in life, Ron will be remembered for the kindness he extended to others and his generosity of spirit. Those who knew him well remarked of his independence, kindness and generosity.

Ron is survived by his daughter, Sandra Stryker, son-in-law, Andrew Loomis and his step-brother, Robert A. Derr. He had one granddaughter, Sophia Ruger, and two step-grandchildren, Luke and Addie Loomis. He is survived by his nieces: Kim Stryker, Arlene Craine, and Barbara Dodson; and nephews, Sean Stryker and Allan Derr. Ron was preceded in death by his father, Howard, his mother, Shirley, his step-father, John, his brother, Steve, and his step-brother, David.

Friends and family will be received at Blair Memorial Park on Saturday, March 22 at Noon. Donations may be made in his memory to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at donate.nami.org.