Ryan Morton, age 30, died Saturday, January 10, 2026. 

Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2026, at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Friday at the church. Private family interment will take place in Columbus Cemetery. 

Ryan Coe Morton was born January 18, 1995, in Columbus to Bradley and Janet (Wulf) Morton. He grew up in Monroe and graduated from Twin River High School in 2013. After graduation, Ryan worked various jobs in the Columbus area. He enjoyed gaming but his favorite thing was spending time with his niece. 

Ryan is survived by: 
Parents: Brad and Janet Morton of Columbus 
Brother: Scott (Vanessa) Morton of Columbus 
Sister: Megan Morton of Iowa City, Iowa 
Niece: Melody Morton of Columbus 
Nephew: Carlos Perez of Columbus 
Grandmother: Nancy Morton of Albion 

Ryan is preceded in death by: 
Grandparents: Jim and Jean Wulf of Pierce 
Grandpa: H. Sterling Morton of Albion 
Cousin: Adam Schleicher of Eugene, Oregon 

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