Gary Gene Ryan, 53, of Kenosha, passed away on Tuesday, December 26th, 2006, at his residence. Born on January 3, 1953, in Kenosha, he was the son of John and Joan (Wunsch) Ryan, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Kenosha and attended local schools. On May 12, 2004, he married Jeanne Neu in Kenosha. He was employed as a machine operator at Chrysler for 32 years, retiring in 2004. He was a member of the UAW Local 72 Retirees and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed traveling, loved playing pool, working around the house, doing crossword puzzles and going up north fishing. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne of Kenosha; parents, John and Joan Ryan, Sr. of Stevens Point; five children, Russell J. Davison, Jr. of Kenosha, Troy (Caroline) Davison of Georgia, Kelly and Jody Davison, both of Kenosha, and Tracy Ryan of Salem; a sister, Faith Ryan of Utah; a brother, Tim Ryan of Colorado; and twelve beloved grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Ryan, Jr. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 29th, at Proko Funeral Home at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at All Saints Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Dawn Smith
Dear Faye, I'm so sorry I didn't see this sooner. I didn't know Gary had passed away. He was always so funny and covered our backs when we were teenagers. I'm sorry for the loss to your entire family. Always Thinking of you,Dawn
Pat (Smith) Taylor
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was a good friend when we were kids, always so funny and direct. I remember the camping trip we all took up north with Mike Mueller and all the food we used to cook! Did anyone catch any fish? To his parents, loving family, and Faith and Tim, I wish you well. Pat
Nancy Vagnoni
TRACY If you read this please contact me. I have a lot of photos that I want you to have of your your father as a child and of the both of you as you grew up.. at least for the nine years we were together.I should of asked you for your address or phone number thursday night. Love you and take care. (send me an e-mail)NancyP.S. If anyone else out there knows how to get a hold of tracy please let her know I would like to contact her. Thank You
Geri (Williams) Meronek
I am so sorry for your loss. I have not seen Gary since we were children when we would visit our cousins next door. Joanie Tork and I have become very close again and I know how she felt about Gary. Please know that you are all in our prayers. Mike and Geri Meronek from Stevens Point. My parents were Red and Donna Williams, Ralph Williams cousins.
Bryan & Melody (Williams) Buch & BJ, Jonathan, & Melissa
We are so very sorry for your loss. When I think of Gary I think of the innocense of our childhood. We knew we'd get married some day. We never understood then that cousins didn't get married. Aunt Joan would give Gary her discarded jewelry and he would give it to me. I think we were 8 or 9 when reality hit. Gary I'll never forget you. Your kissing cousin forever Mel
Joanie tork
Hello Jeanne, I hope that it helps you through this time of sorrow to know that Gary was loved by many and will be missed by all of my brothers and sisters. We all grew up together as one big family and my only regret is that we didn't get together as much as we should have over the years. I will miss my "cuz" so much! I will remember always the last get together at your home a week before Gary passed away. It was so nice to really get to know you on a personal note and to meet Jodie! I hope you will stay a permanent part of our family! Love you always! Joanie & Ron Tork