Nicholas R. Moeder

Nicholas Ryan Moeder, age 27 years, a resident of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on June 16, 2013. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and best friend.

Nicholas was born on October 4, 1985, in Overland Park, Kansas. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North in 2004; and was known for his many contributions as a talented football player. He attended both Benedictine College and the University of Kansas in his pursuit of a degree in finance.

Nick was passionate about sports, his family, and his many friends. He will be remembered by all of us as an outgoing guy, with incredible kindness, a joyful spirit, and a captivating smile that he frequently flashed. Nick always stood up for the little guy. His sweet personality was evident in everything he did, including volunteering for the Make A Wish Foundation.

Nick is survived by his devoted mother, Wanda Christensen of Shawnee, Kansas; his father Carl Moeder of Overland Park, Kansas; his sister Jennifer Moeder of Overland Park, Kansas; his brother Matthew Moeder of Kansas City, Missouri; his maternal grandmother Boni Tobin of Colchester, Vermont; his uncle Patrick Christensen of Denver, Colorado; his aunt Paula Christensen of Kansas City, Kansas; his aunt Katie Soons of Colchester, Vermont; and his aunt Sarah Morgan of St. Joseph, Missouri; his uncle Bob Moeder of Topeka, KS; his uncle Don Moeder of Carbondale, KS; his uncle Paul Moeder of Humble, TX; his aunt Theresa Hutton of Edmond, OK; his uncle Mark Moeder of Topeka, KS; his uncle Kenny Moeder of Humble, TX; his uncle David Moeder of Blackwell, OK; Marjorie Krout of Ponca City, OK, as well as many other, cousins and family. Nick was close to his great-grandmother Wanda Gochenour of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Nick's network of friends is innumerable; and he cherished those connections.

A celebration of his blessed life will be held on at 1:00 p.m., Thursday June 20, 2013, at the Amos Funeral Home & Crematory. Friends may come and leave condolences beginning at 8:00 a.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Moeder family interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, KCK

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Nicholas may be made to Shawnee Community Services at www.scsks.org.