Steven L. “Steve” Rider

Steven Lee Rider was born May 5, 1955, in Lansing, Michigan to Patterson N. and Marilyn J. Rider. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. He grew up in Lansing and studied German for three years at J. W. Sexton High School. With his teacher, he traveled to Germany where he purchased a pair of Lederhosen pants. He graduated from Sexton in 1973 and received the German Award.

He moved to Ann Arbor to study computers at the University of Michigan. He graduated in 1979 with a degree in Engineering and a major in Computer Science. He took a job with Sperry Univac, which later became Unysis, and moved to Minnesota to pursue a career in computer programming. Eventually, he bought his home in Shoreview, Minn.

Even though it was a long trip, Steve always came home for special events. He was a loving, generous son and sent thoughtful, expensive gifts home. Steve died at home on September 21, 2026.

Steve was preceded in death by his father, Patterson and brother, James Kent Rider. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn and brother, David R. “Liz” Rider; nephews Matthew J. and Andrew B. Rider; nieces, Hannah (Jim) Holderread and Abigail (Jon) Holderread; great-nieces, Bethany, Aria, and Christina Holderread; and Aunt Jan Krouskup of Carlsbad, California.

The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with The Rev. Dr. Carol Spangenberg officiating. Inurnment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Ele’s Place in memory of Steve.