Ryan Joseph Letcher

Ryan Joseph Letcher, age 37 of Chicago, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Brad Baum; dear son of Daniel Letcher and Cathy Letcher, nee Heckmann, son-in-law of Bruce and Diana Baum; fond brother of Elizabeth (Bill) Marsh, Adam (Kate) Letcher Matthew (Brittany) Letcher, Justin (Anna) Letcher and Rebecca Letcher; brother-in-law of Allison (Matt) Rodriguez; grandson of Thomas W. and Patricia Letcher and Joseph J. and Barbara Heckmann; beloved uncle of Liam, Abby, Camden, Clara, Owen, Mia, Margot, Aiden and Lennon; nephew of many aunts and uncles.
Visitation Monday, November 28,2022 from 3 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Tuesday, November 29, 2022 9:30 A.M to 10:00 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral 10:00 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Catholic Church, La Grange Park. Mass 10:30 A.M.
Interment Private
Ryan attended St. Louise School first grade through 8th grade. Ryan attended high school at Nazareth Academy in LaGrange Park where he was third in his class, and then moved on to college at Northwestern University for both his undergraduate and graduate degrees. He was part of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity where he made many life long friends.
After finishing his graduate program, he moved to Seattle for a few years where he worked for Microsoft, before returning home to Chicago to be close to his parents and siblings. It was back in Chicago where he met his future husband, Brad, after joining a recreational kickball league. They were married just 4 short months ago.
Ryan was just starting his next venture at the University of Chicago, with the goal of earning a degree in Social Work.
Before Ryan left this earth too soon, he enjoyed filling his time writing, reading, spending time outside for walks and runs along the lake, and spending his time with Brad. He was an Avid photographer, writer, and reader.
He absolutely adored and loved spending time with all of his nieces and nephews whether it was building legos, playing play-doh, or joining on a trip to the park or zoo. His big blue eyes and his electric smile lit up a room.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, we welcome you to make a donation to one of the following organizations in Ryan's memory. Ryan was an avid writer and reader and participated in the Novel in a Year program at Story Studio Chicago. Ryan also volunteered with Howard Brown Health, a truly wonderful organization that provides healthcare to the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago.
Please find links to both of these organizations below. Story Studio Chicago 4043 N. Ravenswood Suite 222 Chicago, IL 60613 or Howard Brown Health 4025 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60613-2010
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