Thomas Dorance RYAN

1963 - 2019

55, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2019. Born September 5, 1963 the youngest of six children. He grew up in Lakeville, MN and graduated from Lakeville High School in 1982. Preceded in death by father, Dorance Ryan, sister Peggy Ryan, and stepfather Edwin Tousignant. Survived by mother, Kathleen (McHugh) Ryan Tousignant; loving wife of 30 years, Janet (Falkenhagen) Ryan; son, Nicholas Ryan (Sara Freeburg and Kellen) and daughter Sami Ryan (Teddy Bulinski and Lucy); brother Jerry Ryan; sisters Joni Ryan, Judi Ryan Hawkins (Steve Hawkins), Patsy Ryan (Mark Zweber); many nieces, nephews and cousins, and countless friends. Tom was a Senior Sales Representative for Aggregate Industries where he worked for 30 years and was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church. He served as a volunteer firefighter for the city of Lakeville for 12 years. Besides his love for his family, Tom will be remembered for his passion for golf, riding motorcycles with friends, and kindness and loyalty to others. He brought joy to everyone he knew and always had a new (or old) Irish joke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at All Saints Catholic Church, 19795 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 11 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. In honor of Tom, please do a good deed for someone. White Funeral Home Lakeville 952-469-2723 www.whitefuneralhomes.com