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Beloved husband of 63 years of the late Patricia nee Taylor.
Loving father of Mary (Wayne) Matthews, Kathy (Gregg) Glomb, Donald J. (Margaret) Ryan, Carolyn (Gary) Schumal, Peggy (Greg) McGlone, Patty (Montgomery) Youell, Dennis (Jean) Ryan, Michael (Maryellyn) Ryan, John (Marie O'Sullivan) Ryan, Daniel Ryan & Jennifer (Mike Doerr) Ryan.
Cherished grandfather of 41.
Proud great grandfather of 34.
Dear brother of Kay (the late Mike) Walsh, Joyce (Wayne) Kickles, Pat (Jim) Brunner, & the late Ronald & Edith Ryan, Jimmy (Shirley) Ryan, & Larry Ryan.
Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Don retired after 40+ years with Illinois Bell. He was a lifelong motorcyclist & racer and a founding member of the Hill & Gully Riders Enduro Club. He was an antique car enthusiast and participated in many car shows. He spent quality time with his family, boating in Wisconsin, fishing, water sports, hunting and cross country skiing.
Funeral Saturday, October 11th, 10:15 am from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 11:00 am.
Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Visitation Friday, October 10th from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
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