Richelle L. Ryder

Richelle Lynn "Rikki" Ryder, 33, died March 7, 2009 at 12:20 am in ManorCare Health Services, Muhlenberg Township, where she had been a resident since August 5, 2005 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Born June 17, 1975 in Phoenixville, Chester County, she was a daughter of Louis W. and Suzanne L. (Nagle) Ryder of Laureldale.

She was a 1993 graduate of Reading High School and a 1995 graduate of Pace Institute.

Richelle was employed as a secretary with UGI Utilities.

She was a member of Alsace Lutheran Church, Muhlenberg Township.

Richelle is also survived by two children: Brett C. Fisher, Jr and Alannah M. Fisher, both of Shoemakersville.

Other survivors include a brother, Master Chief Louis J. Ryder and his wife Dawn M. (Himmelberger) Ryder of Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Memorial Services will be at the discretion of the family. Burial will be in Alsace Cemetery, Muhlenberg Township.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to Alsace Lutheran Church, 2201 Kutztown Road, Reading, PA 19605. Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Inc., Laureldale is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, visit www.christfuneralhome.com