John &Quot;Bob&Quot; Ryan

John Robert Ryan was born December 29, 1930 in Kimball, South Dakota to John and Eva (Meis) Ryan. He graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in 1949. On December 15, 1956 he married Patricia Horne. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years. He has been retired for 16 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family.

He is survived by:
Wife: Pat Ryan of Columbus, NE
Son: John (Janelle) Ryan of Columbus, NE
Son: Jim Ryan of Columbus, NE
Son: Joseph Ryan of Columbus, NE
Son: Jerry Ryan of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Julie (Dave) Schrant of Tarnov, NE
Daughter: Rebecca Thomas of Las Vegas, NV
Daughter: Roberta of Alaska
Sister: Mary Ann Miller of Columbus, NE
16 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by:
Father: John B. Ryan
Mother: Eva A. Ryan
Daughter: Christine Ryan
Sister: Ellen Brockman
Brother: Joseph W. Ryan
Sister: Jean Ryan
Infant Brother: John Ryan