RYAN VANBUSKIRK
WAPAKONETA — Ryan VanBuskirk, 35, of Wapakoneta, passed away on November 21, 2016 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 5, 1981 in Lima.
On September 17, 2005, Ryan married Nicole Coon, who survives in Wapakoneta. Ryan is also survived by his sons Jordan and Braydin and his daughters Caylee and Avery, brother JJ (Michelle) VanBuskirk, parents Edwin (Robin) VanBuskirk and Nancy (Tim) Hefner, step-brothers David (Brenda) Ames and Troy (Misty) Hefner and step-sisters Erin Ames and Sherry (Chris Johnson) Hefner. Ryan was very close to his nieces and nephew Karlee and Cody VanBuskirk and Rein Ames. He also had numerous nieces and nephews on his wife's side.
Ryan is preceded in death by his brother Jody Allen VanBuskirk and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Ryan was known for being an extremely hard-working man and loved his kids more than anything.
His family will receive friends on Monday, November 28, 2016 from 9-11AM at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, OH with a funeral service following at 11AM. Pastor Mike Spaulding will officiate.
Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family through Calvary Chapel of Lima, 682 W. Grand Ave., Lima, Ohio 45801.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
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Paula and Maggie
November 30, 2016
JJ and family, so sorry for your loss. In our thoughts and prayers always.
November 28, 2016
Niki, Ed and Robin, So very sorry to hear about Ryan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Tim & Teresa Stolly
Patricia Schmutz
November 27, 2016
So very sorry for your loss Niki... you and your kids are in my prayers. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Judy Schafer
November 26, 2016
Reaching out to you, Robin, and your family at this very difficult time. How hard to lose such a young life. Prayers to his young family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please contact me if I can do anything to help, Robin. Love, Always Judy
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November 25, 2016
Our deepest sympathy, and prayers!
Dave & Cathy Semer
George & Carol McMaster
November 25, 2016
My Heart goes out to Niki and the kids. The Family is in our Hearts and in our prayers.
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