Floyd Madison Nolder

Floyd Madison Nolder, 95, former longtime Manhattan, KS resident and currently Wichita, KS resident, passed away January 2, 2022, at Reflection Living in Wichita. Floyd was born April 23, 1926 in Manhattan, KS to Howard E. and Ida (Langenegger) Nolder. Floyd spent his childhood and early adult years in Manhattan, graduating from Manhattan High School 1944. As a teenager Floyd worked in the family businesses which included a cafe and beverage distribution. Following high school graduation, Floyd enlisted in the United States Army serving a little more than a year at the close of WWII. Floyd married the love of his life Billie Jean Henry, February 24, 1952, in Oklahoma City. Floyd and Billie “Jean” resided in Manhattan from 1952 until relocating to Wichita in 2008 to be closer to their granddaughters. They raised two children while living in Manhattan, Sandra Annett and Ronald Alan. Floyd spent his professional career in construction becoming a partner in Smith, Toothaker and Nolder Construction, building many residential and commercial buildings across Riley and Geary County. Floyd and Jean were active members of the First Christian Church of Manhattan, he was also an active member of the American Legion and BOE. While raising their children they were active in attending both Manhattan High sporting events along with the Manhattan Marlins swim team. Floyd is survived by; brother, Larry (Vicki) Nolder; daughter and son-in-law Sandi and Bo Rader of Wichita; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Nancy Nolder of Newalla, OK; grandchildren, Allie (Matt) Gardner, Mikaela (Josh) Rader-Bisges, Noranne (Tamie) Zimmerman, Rich (Kim) Zimmerman, Eric (Cindy) Zimmerman, Joy (Dan) Matthews, and 10 great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his parents; sisters Betty and Mary Jean; wife Jean, and infant daughter Patty Lou. There will be no public service or memorial held. Memorial contributions may be made to Phoenix Hospice of Wichita, 3450 N. Rock Road, Building #200, Suite 213, Wichita, KS 67226. Arrangements by Downing and Lahey West. Interment will be at a later date in Manhattan, KS.