John E. Ryan
October 24, 1924 - October 8, 2020
John E. Ryan, age 95, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 24, 1924 to the late Orvle and Mary Ryan. John was a veteran of the Ohio National Guard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Frances; children, Richie Ryan, Michael and Ronald Leach, Patricia Danielson, Frances Roush, Shirley Waybright, and John Ryan; and siblings, Edith, Orvle, Richard, and Alan. He is survived by son, Harold (Gladys) Leach; 19 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, 33 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. John loved traveling to Las Vegas with his wife and going to the campgrounds. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. Special thank you to his great granddaughter Brittany and her husband Matt for their loving care. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 4:00PM-7:00PM at HEART AND HOPE BY SCHOEDINGER, 3030 West Broad St. Columbus, Ohio 43204. Please wear a mask and social distancing will be observed. Funeral service will be held privately on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, Ohio.
John E. Ryan, age 95, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 24, 1924 to the late Orvle and Mary Ryan. John was a veteran of the Ohio National Guard. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death... View Obituary & Service Information