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1980

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2011

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Ryan Distelrath Obituary

Ryan Distelrath

Ryan Matthew Distelrath, age 31, Clarksville, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Gateway Medical Center.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the chapel of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Luther Ramsey officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the hour of service Sunday at the funeral home. Ryan was born March 24, 1980 in Santa Maria, CA, son of Edward L. and Patricia Jacobsen Distelrath.

Survivors include his parents of Clarksville; sister, Rebecca Distelrath of Clarksville; aunt, Bonnie Meador of Texas; uncle, Patrick Distelrath of Clarksville, and several cousins.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Arrangements in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, (931) 647-3371. Online condolences may be made at NaveFuneralHomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Leaf Chronicle from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2011.

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Anna and Chad

November 14, 2011

So sorry to hear of a friend's passing. Will miss our chats and games online. Rest well, friend.

Karen Distelrath

November 7, 2011

We are thinking of you and sending our prayers!
Love, Tom, Karen, and Tim Distelrath

Andrew Williams

November 6, 2011

Ryan you will be missed alot
and in our prayers and thoughts you will always be. RIP LIL CUZ.

Heidi Copeland

November 6, 2011

I am so sad to hear of Ryan's passing, but glad to know he is now out of that bed, walking on streets of gold. May God bless his family.

glen price

November 5, 2011

You will be missed buddy!!!! Wish I could make it to the service...my prayers go out to all family and friends..Ryan,your free to roam as you please once again..we will miss you brother...

a b

November 5, 2011

Ryan you will be missed

Becca Hardin

November 5, 2011

Ryan was an amazing, quirky, humorous, and kind spirit that I will never forget! He made everyone smile, laugh, and remember the lighter side of life! We will all miss him and cherish our memories we had with him forever. Our thoughts are with his family and friends as we mourn his loss yet celebrate his life!

Candi Stoever

November 5, 2011

Ryan I miss you. We love you. You are irreplaceable. There will never be anyone else like you. I have so many wonderful memories with you and I will forever cherish them deeply. You will never be forgotten. "In my darkest hour, there is still a light that shines on me, shine until tomorrow, let it be."

Candi Stoever

November 5, 2011

Ryan is one in a million. There will never be anyone else like him. I'm glad I had a chance to know him. We got tons of memories together. This is such a loss for everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I miss you Ryan greatly. I will never forget you. We love you. "In my darkest hour, there is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be."

Melanie Owenby

November 5, 2011

Ryan was a good friend, glad I got to know him, he was truly one of the smartest people I ever met. I am sorry for our loss, especially, the family he loved so much, my thoughts will be with you all. He will be missed greatly.

cynthia hunter

November 5, 2011

Ryan you will be missed so much. i cant believe you are gone. you always had a smile on your face and kind words. R.I.P
see you on the other side.

RONNIE AND WENDI CHRISTIAN

November 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you may god bless you

anne vanzantt

November 5, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karen Lesser

November 5, 2011

Pat & Ed, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the memories. You both are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Ed & Raeann Williams

November 5, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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