Memories Shared of Late Longtime Public Official
Best known for his four terms on the Geauga County Board of Elections, his time as chairman of the Geauga County Republican Party, as well as his love of travel and the law, the late Ed Ryder left behind many fond memories among friends, family and colleagues.
Best known for his four terms on the Geauga County Board of Elections, his time as chairman of the Geauga County Republican Party, as well as his love of travel and the law, the late Ed Ryder left behind many fond memories among friends, family and colleagues. Ed, 75, passed away April 7 after a seven-year battle with cancer. His wife of 52 years, Diane Ryder, recalled in a recent interview how dedicated Ed was to his roles in the community, especially his position on the board of elections. “He wanted to depoliticize the board of elections,” she said. He...
