Judson University's professor emeritus 'Doc' Ryder dies at age 90 after brief illness
Judson University professor emeritus Dr. Stuart A. Ryder
Courtesy of Judson University
Updated 5/6/2021 2:22 PM
Judson University in Elgin mourns the passing of professor emeritus Dr. Stuart A. Ryder on May 4, 2021, after a brief illness.
Affectionately known as "Doc" Ryder for decades while he was a faculty member and faculty liaison to the Judson Athletic programs, Dr. Ryder had developed long-term relationships with former students, alumni and colleagues who loved him like family and watched over him as he lived on campus over the years.
Just this last July, Dr. Ryder's Judson family organized a drive-by parade to celebrate his 90th birthday, complete with a cake and socially distanced lawn chairs so he could wave to those passing by.