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Richard Ryan Obituary
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RYAN, Richard W. "Rick" 58, of Springfield died Saturday, April 3, 2010 in Miami Valley Hospital following a brief illness. He was born April 20, 1951 in Zanesville, Ohio the son of James A. and Betty J. (Bohl) Ryan and was a graduate of the Georgia Military Academy, in Griffin, Georgia. Rick was a Car Salesman for twenty years with Monte Zinn, Springfield Ford and Foreman-Blair, and was the Owner of Handcrafted Country Furniture at the Marketplace in Springfield. He attended Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan, and season ticket holder for twenty-five years. He is survived by his wife of almost thirty years Carole D. (Zelaski) Ryan; his mother, Betty, both of Springfield; two daughters and a son-in-law Abby (Ryan) and William "Chip" Hoitink of Marietta, Georgia, and Whitney M. Ryan of Cincinnati, Ohio; one sister and brother-in-law Susan (Ryan) and John C. Whitman III of Marietta, Georgia; three nieces Tracy Kellogg, Amy Hutcherson and Heather Little; several great nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law Linda Bartlett of Minster, Ohio and Alice (Douglas) McGinnis of Springfield; one brother-in-law Bryan (Jennifer) Zelaski of Florida. He was preceded in death by his father James; paternal grandparents A.W. "Jack" and Ruth Ryan and his maternal grandparents Dr. J.C. and Nan Bohl. The family will receive visitors Tuesday from 5-7 PM. in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 7:00 PM. in the Memorial Home with Pastor Beverly DeBord officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.richardsraffanddunbar.com.
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Kristy Bobb
April 6, 2010
Abby & Family
I was so sorry to hear about Rick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dana Collins
April 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie Nuss
April 6, 2010
Carole - I was so shocked to see about Rick's passing. We were just talking not too long ago about your retirement - God must have other plans for your dear husband. I will keep you in my heart and in my prayers.
Dee Dowty (Corbin)
April 6, 2010
Abby and Family,
I was Abby's scout leader for several years. I wanted to you to know how sorry I am to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at such a sad time.
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Tracy Bobb
April 6, 2010
Abby and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I pray you find comfort in the memories with your Dad.
Kyla Moore-Grimes
April 6, 2010
Abby and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. I pray you find comfort in the memories that you shared.
Don & Nancy Pyles
April 6, 2010
With sincere sympathy and love.
Don & Nancy Pyles
Erich Jasper
April 6, 2010
I worked with Rick at Springfield Ford. He was a great guy and i am thankful to have known him. We would always talk about the bengals. Who Dey!
Ann Morris
April 6, 2010
Carole & Family
I'm so sorry I can't be with you during this time. Please remember that you are in my prayers and thoughts everyday. God will see you through this
April 6, 2010
We knew Rick from Springfield Ford and the Marketplace. Our shop was next to his and he really made our day a lot of fun. He talked about his family often. May God comfort you at this time of your loss.
Mary Lou & Tom Hermann
Leslie (Hermann) Hensley
Don Leiws
April 6, 2010
I worked with Rick at Springfield ford,He was alot of fun to work with and talk to.We spent alot of time together during a day,he would talk about his wife and children and of course the bengals,Rick was a great person and true friend he will be missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you,may god comfort and keep you all.
David & Debbie Bobb
April 6, 2010
Abby & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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