John Robert Ryan was born December 29, 1930 in Kimball,
South Dakota to John and Eva (Meis) Ryan. He graduated from
St. Bonaventure High School in 1949. On December 15, 1956 he
married Patricia Horne. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad
for 40 years. He has been retired for 16 years. He enjoyed
fishing, camping and spending time with his family.
He is survived by:
Wife Pat Ryan Columbus, NE
Son John (Janelle) Ryan Columbus, NE
Son Jim Ryan Columbus, NE
Son Joseph Ryan Columbus, NE
Son Jerry Ryan Columbus, NE
Daughter Julie (Dave) Schrant Tarnov, NE
Daughter Rebecca Thomas Las Vegas, NV
Daughter Roberta Alaska
Sister Mary Ann Miller Columbus, NE
Grandchildren 16
Great Grandchildren 4
He was preceded in death by:
Father John B. Ryan
Mother Eva A. Ryan
Daughter Christine Ryan
Sister Ellen Brockman
Brother Joseph W. Ryan
Sister Jean Ryan
Infant Brother John Ryan