Ryan Oliver Heffner

I am so very sorry to learn that Ryan has passed! I am a Wauwatosa School District substitute teacher who enjoyed learning from Ryan, observing his incredible rapport with students, and experiencing his generosity with colleagues. His smile lit up the environment around him. I extend my sincere sympathy to his family. He will be dearly missed by so many but will live on the the hearts of all those he touched with his warmth.

Janet A. Korol, Wauwatosa, WI

prayers to ryan's family, friends, and students- a wonderful guy..

Our deepest sympathies are extended to all. Ryan was our son, Kyle's, 4th grade teacher at Eisenhower and was loved by all of his students. Ryan was an inspiring teacher and taught his many students about what is important in life. Kyle and my husband, Scott, connected with Ryan in their and his favorite past time, guitars. Words cannot express how saddened we are by Ryan's death...he was taken from this earth way too early, but, his memory will live in each of our hearts forever! To Ryan's...

My deepest condolences to Ryan's entire family. Ryan was a gifted individual. He always made the person he was speaking to feel valued and important. This gift was evident in his classroom. Students were held to high expectations when it came to respect and responsibility that were met because they were made to feel safe and at home. I had the honor of working with him for many years as he helped me with my students with special needs. Though it was an honor to work with him it was a...

To Mr. H's family, I had the pleasure of meeting Ryan when I was a D.A.R.E. instructor. His passion for teaching and his unique laugh were quite infectious. He has definitely touched a lot of lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

To the family of Ryan, my deepest condolences go out to you at this time of sorrow! Ryan was an amazing educator and loved to have fun! As a student teacher who worked with him in the late 90's, I am honored to have spent time in his room. To Ryan's parents, wife, and children please keep his kind spirit and love of everyone alive in your hearts! Sending you hugs! He will be missed by all who had the opportunity of knowing him! Rest in peace Ryan!