Birth date: Jun 21, 1927 Death date: Aug 26, 2017
Mr. Henry Cornelius Ryke, age 90, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 in Muskegon. He was born in Muskegon on June 21, 1927 to John and Henrietta (Denotter) Ryke and was a lifelong resident of the area. Henry was a veteran of th Read Obituary
I lived next door to Henry and his family for many yes he was a very nice man . signed Rebecca Monroe . formerly Swarts .
Ruth bob Carr my thoughts and prayers are with you .. so meny fond memories of cakes at the bakery.. and the blessings of knowing all the family members who had part in makking all my birthday cakes so tasty to this day Fjm
I worked at Rykes in the 50s Henry was like a big brother to me Taught me how to bake
R.I.P. God bless the family
Jack and Karen Vanderstelt
I worked at Ryke's when it was on Larch, I think, when I was in high school back in the early 60's. Henry and his sister Marie worked there at the time. Henry decorated my high school graduation cake. I have many fond memories of working there and of them. Always got a glass of milk with ice in it when I worked late. I remember that by the time I left I only wanted meat not anything sweet. Their thin butter cookies were the best then and still are. I was in Muskegon in early May and carried four packages of those cookies home on the plane with me. My thoughts and prayers go out to Henry's family.
Andrea Jean Meekhof Stowell
Thinking of each of you, the impact this is having on you and the memories you have. Praying for you this week.
Hank was a giant of the Christian faith and Berean Church will miss him dearly. His impact in our church family and the community is immeasurable. The dedication of Hank and Ellen, especially for the youth of our area for so many years will yield eternal results for God's glory through His faithful servant.
I remember working for Henry and Ellen they were a delight to work for. One summer we had a nice work party out at one of the co- workers cabin on Twin Lake. I have lots of good memories of the two of them. Rest in peace Henry. God bless your boys as they lay to rest.
What an institution and history. Several years ago my wife called Mr Ryke about how to make Dutch Girl Cookies. He happily gave her the recipe and invited her to call him anytime. I think all of Muskegon thinks of Rykes as a home town memory. Even those of us that have moved far away....it still calls for a pilgrimage to Rykes whenever in town.
