Gerald K. Ryuto

Passed away at age 69 in Modesto, CA. He is survived by his mother Yoneko (late Masaru) Ryuto and brother Randy Ryuto of Stockton, CA, and sister Janie Mitsuhashi of Carmichael, CA. He also leaves behind his aunt Setsuko Ryuto and uncle Takeshi Ryuto, as well as loving nieces, nephew and cousins and their children.
Gerald attended local schools in Stockton where he was born and grew up. He loved playing football for Edison High School and was very involved in Duke Yoshimura's Judo Club, rising to the Black Belt level.
He attended college at Sacramento, Los Angeles and Fresno State Colleges where he earned his teaching credential. He taught math at Grace Davis and Downey High Schools in Modesto for many years. After retiring from teaching, he spent many hours playing pool in the Modesto 8-Ball Tavern League where he leaves behind many treasured friends.
His other two passions were the Pittsburg Steelers and playing cards, which he was very good at. He was devoted to his 2 young great-nieces and cousins' 5 boys, and spent any opportunity to be with them.
He loved teaching them board games, cards and even crafts, especially decorating Easter Eggs and Christmas cookies. He will be missed so much!
A memorial service will be held for Gerald on Saturday, October 21, 2017, 11 a.m. at the Stockton Buddhist Temple, 2820 Shimizu Dr, Stockton, CA 95203.