JOHN A. 'JACK' RYAN, 72 ROCKFORD - John A. "Jack" Ryan, 72, of Rockford passed away Friday, January 23, 2015, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born January 8, 1943, in Rockford; the son of Raphael "Shorty" and Viola (Gibbs) Ryan. Attended West High School. He received his accounting degree from Northern Illinois University, later working for Amerock in their accounting department. Jack retired from Precision Products Group. Jack was a PADI Certified Scuba instructor and taught many people at the YWCA. His love of Scuba involved him as an executive for "Our World Under Water". As a Harley Davidson enthusiast, he wrote for Thunder Press magazine. He is survived by his children, Shawn (Cathy) Ryan and Jason Ryan; grandchildren, Haley Ryan and Cameron Ryan; mother of his children, Diane Ryan; siblings, Kathryn "Kitty" O'Connor, Phyllis Anderson, and Patricia Meyer. Predeceased by parents; and brothers, George Ryan and William Ryan. Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2015, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd., North Main Chapel, 2811 North Main St., with Pastor Dan Herman of Old Stone Congregational Church officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015, in Olson Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd., North Main Chapel. Memorials to the Flodin Boys and Girls Club of Rockford, 988 South Lyford Road, Rockford, IL 61108. To share a memory or condolence visit olsonfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2015.

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Jay Lauscher

February 21, 2015

So sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. I enjoyed our conversations over the years. He was very proud of what his sons had accomplished in life. RIP

Michele Owens Hedges

January 29, 2015

So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I worked for him at Amerock in the Accounting Dept. He was a super nice guy and a great boss. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. RIP Jack.

Gayle Peterson

January 28, 2015

Jack will be missed. He was my scuba instructor in 1971 and I am still diving. Our World Underwater and Rockford Divers Association kept him busy. Jack will be missed.

Rick Elliott

January 27, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to the Ryan Family. Jack taught my skindiving class in 1971 then onto Scuba training with Jack in 73. What a great sport and great instructor. Many memories of Jack, Scuba diving, The Rockford Divers Association and Our World Underewater. Thanks Jack for making scuba part of my life and career.

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January 27, 2015

Jack was a great friend. We rode motorcycle together for many of miles. I will never forget a trip we took (Jack Led) up to the Mustard Museum in Mt Horeb. When we left to return home, some of us got caught at a red light. Jack went on ahead and never looked back. Therefore we nicknamed him "Don't look back Jack" May he rest in peace.

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Gary Cecil

January 27, 2015

So sorry to learn of Jacks untimely passing.I just talked to hem a few months ago. He was a great guy and a great friend....alwqas one of my favorites. Worked with Jack at Amerock for many years. RIP Jack.

Rob / Sara Hatfield

January 26, 2015

RIP... Jack your presence will be missed at Souse's. Thank you for the years of loyalty and friendship.

John Sousa

January 26, 2015

Rockford area just lost another good guy. Jack did a lot for local Soccer and the AYSO program. He opened up the first Soccer only store in Rockford called the corner kick soccer store. I am glad to have been a part of their family in the early 80's. Jack did a soccer shoe collection for needy children in the Rockford area that resulted in extra shoes being sent over seas. Jack Ryan a good guy who will be missed.

Jerry Gibson

January 26, 2015

RIP Jack. We had amazing success and a lot of great times at Amerock Window Hardware.

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