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Patrick Ryan Obituary
Patrick "Pat" William Ryan, 87, of Sylvania, OH, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 27, 2025.
Patrick "Pat" was born on September 15, 1938, in Toledo, OH, to parents R. Benjamin and Ruth (Balser) Ryan. He graduated from Macomber High School in 1956, and after serving in the U.S. Army Reserves, he worked for 36 years as a salesman with Derkin & Wise, Inc. until retiring in 2003.
At the age of 15, through the hearing of the gospel, he put his faith fully in Jesus Christ and His saving work for the forgiveness of his sins and a right relationship with God. In 1965, Pat married Loretta "Lori" Friesen at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Throughout their 60 years of marriage, they faithfully served the Lord in many ways in their home, at church, and in the community, touching many lives.
Pat is survived by his sister, Colleen (Michael) Mariage; his four children, David (Linda), Jeff (Kari), Krista (David) Rodgers, and Steve (Emily); as well as his 13 grandchildren (and 3 spouses) and 3 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by his wife, Lori; and his brother, Edward.
A visitation will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, on Friday, October 31, from 5-7 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the church, Saturday, November 1, at 11 a.m. He will be buried with his wife and parents at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. The service will be livestreamed on the Emmanuel Baptist Facebook page or website.
The family requests that instead of flowers, donations be made to Cherry Street Mission or Emmanuel Baptist Church missionary fund. However, if you intend to send flowers, kindly have them arranged to arrive at the church on Friday, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Angela Ostdiek
November 2, 2025
Pat was such a prayer warrior at our church and such a loving man.You Will be missed much, but we know you have joined your wife and both of your precious Lord. Krista, I will be praying for you with such loss so close.Angela Ostdiek
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