Charles Ryan

1923 - 2019

Ryan, Charles Stephen March 8, 1923 - March 24, 2019 Fortified with the Sacra- ments of Holy Mother Church, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Beloved husband for 68 years of Joan Kane Ryan; loving father of Stephen Ryan, Patty Ryan Anton (Greg Card), Gina Vaughan, David Ryan (Susan), Ellen Dolph (Frank) and Tracy McKay (Patrick); cherished grandfather of Mary Green (David), Grace Ryan, Matt Anton, Annie Anton, Shannon Ryan, Catie Ryan, Katherine Dolph, John Dolph and Maeghan Dolph; proud great-grandfather of Ana and Ethan Green. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Ryan. Charlie served as an Army Ranger in the 2nd BN in WWII. He bravely fought in many battles including D-Day, Battle of the Bulge and the Battle of the Hurtgen Forest. Charlie was decorated with a Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, five Bronze Battle Stars, a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, French Croix De Guerre and Belgium Croix De Guerre, among others. Charlie was an aerospace engineering entrepreneur until his retirement in 2009. Charlie graduated from Christian Brothers College H.S. and University of Missouri. Throughout his life he enjoyed playing golf, tennis, bridge, traveling with his wife and spending time with his family and friends. The family extends deep gratitude to George Despotis, M.D. and his family for their invaluable support, care and friendship over the years. Services: A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at The Church of the Annunziata in Ladue, 9305 Clayton Road at Cella Rd. on Friday, April 12 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that donations be given to Christian Brothers College, 1850 De La Salle Drive, St. Louis, MO 6314I or Catholic Charities of St. Louis, 4445 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108. A SERVICE OF THE LUPTON CHAPEL