Ralph A. "Pat" Ryland Jr.

Ralph A. "Pat" Ryland Jr, 81, of Myerstown passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was the husband of Catherine A. "Cathy" (Shepler) Ryland to whom he was married for 58 years.
He was born in Lebanon on January 31, 1944 and was the son of the late Dorothy (Wagner) and Ralph Ryland Sr. He served in the United States Air Force as a Sargeant and Crew Chief for 4 years. He was employed for 38 years by Met-Ed, GPU, and First Energy as an electrical lineman and later a line crew leader. It was his dream job, he was great at it, and he was passionate about it.
He was a life member of the Goodwill Fire Company in Myerstown serving as a volunteer firefighter over 40 years and eventually serving in leadership roles of Chief Driver, Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief, and company President, Vice-President, and Treasurer. He was also a member of the Myerstown Rod and Gun Club, Marion Rod and Gun Club, Tulpehocken Trinity Church, and a former long time member of the Myerstown United Church of Christ where he served as an elder and usher.
He enjoyed woodworking, classic cars, hunting, fishing, golfing, spending time with family and friends, and attending and following his grandson's athletic contests.
In addition to his wife Cathy, he is survived by his daughter Kristi Ryland, his son Todd Ryland and wife Deb, one grandson, Chad Ryland, brother Tom Ryland, sister Priscilla Ryland, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Donald Ryland.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Tulpehocken Trinity, 961 Tulpehocken Rd., Richland, PA, preceded by a visitation beginning at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to, Lebanon County Christian Ministries, 250 South 7th St., Lebanon, PA 17042.