Des Moines, Iowa
1930 - 2017
Ronald L. Van RyswykDes MoinesRonald Lester Van Ryswyk passed away at his home on March 4, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Dick Van Ryswyk and Beulah (Isenberg) Van Ryswyk (De Joode) in Pleasantville IA on May 1, 1930.Ron spent his childhood in the Pleasantville area....
Read MoreI finally find my good friend and I am a year too late for he has died. I was Admin Asst to Ron when he served as Pres of Marycrest College. I will read his poetry and hear his voice. Sharilyn O'Boyle
April 17, 2018
I attended Frostburg from 1963-1967 and played basketball for four years and also earned my undergraduate degree in Health & Physical Education. Dr. Ron Van Ryswyk was the best teacher in the Department. He taught me how to listen and learn and I was able to earn my Master's and Doctorate degree from the University of Maryland. In 1970 I returned with my wife Judy and coached and taught at Frostburg for 32 years. I owe a lot to Coach Van Ryswyk. He was the most brilliant person I have ever...
Kurt Wolfe
July 09, 2017 | Huddleston, VA
Coach Van Ryswyk was my Basketball and Golf Coach at Frostburg State from 1961-1964. I loved and respected him greatly. May he rest in Peace in Heaven. Coach Bill Brooks, 3550 Esplanade Way Apt. 2101 Tallahassee, Fl. 32311
March 25, 2017
