Ryan, Philip Gerald 1939 - 2015
RYAN, BROGHAMMER, KRAMER, MYERS, MCGAVIK, SORENSON, HENRY
Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/22/2015 at 15:52:36
Phil Ryan, age 75, of Ridgeway, IA died at his home on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Lifelong Winneshiek County resident Philip Gerald Ryan was born November 22, 1939 in Winneshiek County to Joseph Gerald and Minnie Justina (Broghammer) Ryan. Following graduation from Ridgeway High School Phil joined the Air Force and was able to travel all over the world. Following the Air Force Phil married Mary Ellen Kramer on June 7, 1961 in Clarion, Iowa. When they were first married Phil had a milk route and in 1963 they moved to the farm that he operated as a dairy and grain farm until retiring and remained living on until his death. That farm is now operated by his family. Phil thoroughly loved farming and the animals, especially his cows, goats, sheep and cats. He also enjoyed watching CNN, participating in political discussions, working crossword puzzles, and was a football and basketball fan. Phil loved spending time with his grandchildren. Phil is survived by his wife, Ellen of Ridgeway, Iowa; four children: Randy (Molly) Ryan of Clive, IA, Shelly Ryan of Phoenix, AZ, Holly Ryan of Phoenix, AZ and Jason (Sara) Ryan of Cresco; six grandchildren: Dan, Ben, Peter, Joe, Erin and Nora; five siblings: Anna Myers of Ridgeway, Tom (Elsie) Ryan of Cresco, Joan McGavik of Couer d’Alene, ID, Gerry Sorenson of Decorah and Dean (Marcie) Ryan of Cresco and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Paul Ryan and Rob Ryan and a sister, Mary Henry.
Visitation:
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, May 22, 2015 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, Iowa.Service:
10:00 am on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Cresco, Iowa.Cemetery:
St. Agnes Plymouth Rock Cemetery, 2875 County Road A18, Decorah, Iowa 52101. Following graveside services a meal will be served at the Heritage Events Center.Source: Lindstrom Funeral Home database
St. Agnes Cemetery
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