Ronald Lee "Skeeter" Raida Jr.

February 16, 1969 - November 18, 2019

Ronald Lee “Skeeter” Raida, Jr., age 50, of Buffalo, KS passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS. He was born on February 16, 1969 in Chanute, KS the son of Ronald Lee, Sr. and Joan (Tubbs) Raida. On June 4, 2014, he married Kristen Joyce outside of Altoona, KS. Skeeter was hard worker and enjoyed driving trucks and working on vehicles. He enjoyed fishing, hunting coyotes, being outdoors and growing watermelon and eating them out of the garden. He also enjoyed mushroom hunting and participating in mud runs. Skeeter loved kids especially babies. He most of all loved his family and spending time with his kids. He will be greatly missed. Skeeter is survived by: Wife: Kristen Raida of the home Sons: Levi Clark and fiancé Alicia of Carthage, MO River Raida of the home Daughters: Alyssa Raida and fiancé Jacob of Independence, KS Saylor Raida of the home Parents: Ronald Lee Raida, Sr. of Cherryvale Joan and Larry Stoll of Rosehill, KS Paternal Grandmother: Lois Raida of Thayer, Ks Sisters: Misty and husband Dan O’Brien of St. Paul, KS Jody and husband Charles Brown of St. Paul, KS Megan and husband Jerry Jones of Erie, KS Nikki Stoll of Rosehill, KS Susan and husband Harold Markham of Buffalo, KS Brothers: Aaron Stoll of Rosehill, KS Tracy and wife Cathy Stoll of Parsons, KS Grandchildren: Ashlyn, Landon and Cale Clark Michael, Malcom, Mason and Malaia Miller Allie and Braxon Keaton Mother and Father-in-Laws: Mike and Lori Joyce Grandfather-in-Law: Dean Joyce Brother-in-Law: Ty and wife Andrea Joyce Numerous Nieces and Nephews Skeeter was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Junior Raida; maternal grandfather, Billie Sellers; maternal grandparents, Elizabeth and Harold Herrm; maternal grandparents, Elenor and Wallace Griffin and grandmother-in-law, Donna Joyce. Cremation has been requested. The family will greet friends and family on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at the Thayer Christian Church in Thayer, KS. A memorial service will be on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Thayer Christian Church. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. The family suggests memorials to be made to River and Saylor Raida Educational Fund and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.