RYAN, Eugene W.: Died 1974

RYAN, JAMES, HAGLER

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Date: 4/4/2021 at 16:50:20

EUGENE W. RYAN

Eugene W. Ryan was born in Milton, Iowa, October 14, 1922, the son of Frank Ryan and Elizabeth M. James, and passed away May 23, 1974.

He graduated from Milton Public School in 1940, and served four years in the United States Marine Corps. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1949 with a BSEE degree. He was married to Donna Hagler April 1, 1945. Their children are Michael J. Ryan, Letts, Iowa and Sheila Jane Ryan, at home, and there is one granddaughter, Paula Gay Ryan.

Gene was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church and a member of the choir. He had been a member of the Muscatine Elks Chanters for 20 years. he was a member of the Iowa Engineering Society, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the Construction Specifications Institute.

Gene held a number of responsible positions with the Stanley Consultants during his 25 years with the company. His early assignments included electrical engineering and leadership in the design of industrial projects. In recent years he was Head of the Specifications Department. During this time he initiated and perfected an advanced automated computerized specification system. His responsibilities included the training of many company members in the use of this system and the editng and coordination of all contract documents. In April, 1974, he was appointed Principal Engineer, Senior Staff, in the Construction Management Group.

Funeral services were held on May 25, 1974 at 2 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church in Muscatine, Iowa with Dr. Stanley Woeste and The Reverend Richard Paulus officiating. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Source: "The Hazel Stanford Obituary Collection", Pg. 164, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA