Thomas J Ryan

Thomas J. Ryan of Madison, formerly of Columbus died Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Arbor Care Center/Countryside Home in Madison.

Funeral services are 10:30 am Friday, January 20 at Peace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Cory Burma officiating. Visitation is on Thursday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus and continues Friday morning from 9:30 am until service time at the church. Interment is in Christ Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.  Military Honors by American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard.

Thomas John Ryan was born on March 7, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN to John and Mildred (Orr) Ryan. He grew up in Minnesota. Tom served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Then he attended College in Seward at Concordia Teachers College. On July 15, 1962 Tom married Gailya Marty at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh, NE. Tom worked in Des Peres, MO at a home for disturbed children for 3 years. Tom taught in parochial schools for 3 years in Minneapolis, 2 years in Detroit, then returned to Nebraska Public Schools teaching. Tom taught at West Park, the Middle School, District 1 Richland and at District 10. He retired from teaching in 1995.

Tom for many years umpired and refereed baseball, softball, basketball, football, and volleyball. He was a member of the Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame for his umpiring accomplishments. Tom was a devoted Christian. He taught a number of Bible Study Classes throughout his life. Tom loved to socialize and he could make friends anywhere.

Tom was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and the American Legion Hartman Post #84

Rest easy Tom, you are "Safe" at home.

Tom is survived by:
Wife Gailya Ryan of Columbus
Son Kevin Ryan of Schuyler
Grandson Steven Ryan
Granddaughter Chelsea (Mike) Wilson
Great Grandchildren Braxton and Landon
Sister Sue Tarpinian of Wisconsin
Nephews-Grant, Scott, and Gary Tarpinian

Tom is preceded in death by:
Son Thomas A. Ryan
Parents
Brother Emmet Ryan
Brother-in-law Grant Tarpinian
Nephew Tim and a Niece Jennifer

Memorials are suggested to Mission Central or to the family for later designation.