Ryker Sage Stark, 39, of Salina, Ks, passed away peacefully in his home Friday 21,2026 @ 6:47pm.

Ryker was born on March 30,1987 to Bryan and Peggy Spiker and later adopted to Kevin and Betsey Litscher. He attended the K.S.D. until the third grade. He then went onto Topeka public schools. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 2006. He enjoyed track, swimming and basketball. He made lots of friends, his warm compassionate smile would put people at ease.

He moved to Salina and met his wife Stephanie Stark, they got married in Salina at Indian Rock on May 11, 2019. They had their daughter Ashlee Richter officiate their happy union, their other daughter's were in the wedding party. It was one of their happiest days.

Ryker was liked by so many, his thought was give a smile they maybe having a bad day and could use kindness. In November 2017 they had their baby girl Destyni. She has brought so much happiness and joy to their lives.

Ryker and Stephanie have 6 kids daughter Ashlee Richter and husband Zach, Jerimiah, Jilian Holt and husband David Holt, Hailee and Phillip Ardis, Naomi Freivald, Destyni Stark. They also had 7 grandchildren. Ryker loved the kids but it was those sweet grandbabies he loved the most.

Ryker loved going to Dezzi school and volunteering. He loved helping when he could, and all the staff and kids liked him so much. Ryker also worked at Salina Regional Hospital in the environmental department. He met many people there and was very well liked. When his cancer came back he was sad to have to leave.

Ryker had an infectious smile one that would just make you want to smile. He fought a long hard battle, his wife and daughter are so proud of him and miss him dearly.

Funeral services will be at the Church of the Cross 1600 Rush St. in Salina. Service will be Saturday August 29,2026 @ 11:00am. Family asking to bring a side dish to share.