Laramie, Wyo. (May 23, 2019) --  A memorial service for former University of Wyoming head wrestling coach Steven Suder will be held on Tuesday, May 28 at 2 p.m. at the UniWyo Sports Complex on the UW Campus.  The UniWyo Sports Complex is located south of Willett Drive between 15th and 22nd Streets, just south of UW's Arena-Auditorium.  Parking for the service will be available in all parking lots adjacent to the Arena-Auditorium beginning at 1:30 p.m.
 
Following the memorial service, a reception will be held at Snowy Range Evangelical Free Church at 2552 N. 15th St. in Laramie.
 
The University of Wyoming was saddened to hear of the passing of Suder on Wednesday, May 22. 
 
Suder wrestled for the Cowboys from 1975-79 and earned All-America honors as a senior in 1979.  He returned to UW to lead the Wyoming wrestling program as head coach from 1989-2008.  On Aug. 31, 2018, Suder was inducted into the University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame -- the highest honor bestowed by UW Athletics.
 
He concluded his UW coaching career with 127 dual wins, which ranks second in program history to only the legendary Everett Lantz.  Suder led Wyoming to two Western Athletic Conference team titles.  He was named conference Coach of the Year four times, and earned NCAA West Regional Coach of the Year honors twice.