Ryker Sage Stark, 39, passed away on August 21, 2026 at his home in Salina, Kansas surrounded by his family. 

Ryker was born March 30, 1987, in Topeka, to Peggy (Rummel) and Bryan Spiker. He was later adopted by Betsy (Rummel) and Kevin Litscher. He married Stephanie Stark May 11, 2019, in Salina. She survives.

He also is survived by daughters Destyni Stark and Naomi Frievold; sisters Shelly Smith, Crystal Miller, and Jessica (and husband, Todd) Miller; brother Andrew Miller; his parents; and grandfather Bill Rummel.

He was preceded in death by his father Bryan Spiker; sisters Allison and Charlene Litscher; and grandmother Barbara (Leech) Rummel.

He worked in enviromental services at Salina Regional Health Center. Ryker loved spending time outdoors fishing and walking trails. He enjoyed camping wih his wife and daughter. He also enjoyed spending time with frienda and family. He loved animals and playing cards with his daughter, and had an infectuous smile.