Ryland Wayne Nace, 89, of Blue Springs, Missouri, formerly of Odessa, Missouri, passed away February 2, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.
The family has requested no services at this time. Memorials are suggested to Ronald McDonald House, 2525 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO. 64108 or on their website at https://rmhckc.org/. Memories of Ryland and condolences for the family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd Street., Odessa, MO 64076, 816-633-5524.
Ryland was born on July 9, 1936, in Knob Noster to Percy Nace and Ada Belle (Noel) Gardner. In 1954, he graduated from Warrensburg High School. Ryland worked over 35 years for GM as a general foreman. After retiring from GM, Ryland became a full-time farmer. Ryland was united in marriage on November 23, 1955, to Doris Jean (Ragar) Nace in Sedalia, Missouri. Ryland enjoyed fishing and he and his wife, Jean, enjoyed camping with friends at Truman Lake.
Ryland is survived by four children, Scott (Gail) Nace of Liberty, MO, Gale (Bill) Culp of Gladstone, MO, Jack (Lisa) Nace of Grain Valley, MO, and Sandi (John) Ludwig of Independence, MO; eight grandchildren, Jennifer, Laurin, Clinton, Ryan, Riley, Hayden, Carson, and Ella; six great-grandchildren, one brother, Richard Nace of Knob Noster, MO; and many nieces, nephews, relative and friends.
Along with both his parents and wife, Ryland was preceded in death by one sister, Jean Turner and one brother, John Nace.
Source: KMZU, The Farm
