Ryan Chandler

1967 - 2018

Chandler, Ryan
1967 - 2018
It is with immense sadness and completely broken hearts that the family of Ryan Scott Chandler announce his unexpected death on Friday, June 29, 2018 in Dublin, Ohio. However, it is with great joy that we honor his vibrant life on Earth and celebrate his passage to eternal life in heaven. The family will welcome friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 6 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43221, where a funeral service officiated by Father Godfrey Andoh will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Ryan was born in Conneaut, Ohio on May 30, 1967 to Mary Frances and Carlton Arthur Chandler. He graduated from Edgewood High School in 1985 and attended Baldwin Wallace University earning dual degrees in business and sports management. He started his career with E & J Gallo Winery in Rock Hill, South Carolina. His first promotion transferred him to Hattiesburg, MS where he met the love of his life, Erin. Their mutual love of laughter, of family, and living life to the fullest drew them together and created a lasting bond. They married in 1997 and started a wonderful adventure that took them to New Orleans, Dallas and finally Dublin where he was the General Manager for Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits of Ohio. He loved his profession and worked hard to maintain the relationships he established in all of the varying positions he held. Ryan was a driven, astute, soft-hearted, loyal, sarcastic, fun-loving, competitive and compassionate man. He dearly loved his Ohio State Buckeyes and was a lifelong LA Laker fan (and will not be happy with their pick because he thought the beloved LeBron is past his prime!). He worked hard and played hard and enjoyed every minute of his short life. He rejoiced in life's victories and dealt with its disappointments in a determined, honest and optimistic way. He was quick-witted and had a self-deprecating humor that brought many a belly laugh to those around him. He was a consummate nicknamer and had comedic timing with comments and descriptions that always kept us rolling. He obsessed over junior golf and spent much of his free time reading, researching and following the progress of so many great golfers around Ohio. He loved 80s and 90s music and had an outrageous devotion of all things Bob Schneider. He even planned his and Erin's 20th anniversary around Bob's East Coast tour. He built a life for his family by constantly setting goals and working hard to accomplish them while always making sure they had fun along the way! His greatest accomplishments by far are his two children, Jackson and Olivia. He loved nothing more than spending time with them on the golf course, volleyball court or lacrosse field. He invested so much of his time and energy helping Jackson develop into the golfer he is today, and their bond was formidable. He adored Olivia and was constantly impressed with her own drive and commitment to sports and school. He was so proud of the young adults they are becoming, and although they did not get nearly enough time with him, his love, wisdom, work ethic and guidance will remain in them forever. Ryan is survived by his wife of 21 years, Erin Ellender Chandler; and his children, Jackson, 17, and Olivia, 16, of Dublin; his mother, Mary and her husband, Neil McVann of Rock Hill, SC; and his sister, Shelly Chandler and her husband, Troy Dugo of Belmont, NC. He also leaves behind aunts and uncles, including Gary and Sandy Chandler, Ken and Patty Green, both of Conneaut; Herb Green of Jefferson; Dan and Barb Chandler of Ashtabula; Linda and Karl Meier of Thompson; Ethel Chandler of Pierpont; as well as several much loved cousins. His in-laws considered him a beloved son and brother and Drs. R.D. and Barbara Ellender of Hattiesburg, MS; Holly and Brent Christensen of Greensboro, NC; and Dr. Caroline and Jonathan Compretta of Jackson, MS; will miss him tremendously. He was a fun and loving uncle to Dylan Price; Connor, William and Annabeth Christensen; and Trey, Ben and Andrew Compretta. Ryan was truly one of a kind, and he will be missed on a level his family can't even describe. He was preceded in death by his father, Carlton "Tot" Chandler and his grandparents, Herb and Betty Green and Walter and Delma Chandler. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ohio CollegeAdvantage Direct Savings Plans for Jackson (P88-76Z) and Olivia (Z4L-85C) at www.Ugift529.com or via Zelle at Chandler529education@gmail.com. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.