Richard (Dick) L. Ryan, age 90, of Hendersonville, NC, died December 31, 2023.
He was born July 14,1933 to Glenn Charles Ryan and Leah Hazel Ryan in Oswego, KS. To survive the depression, Dick’s parents moved to Mankato, MN, where Dick enjoyed an idyllic childhood. Dick had a long and full life. He loved his family and friends and was loved in return. He was a good man who did his best all said and done.
Dick is preceded in death by his daughter, Leah Christine (Ryan) Andres and his grandson, Christopher Jacob Jones.
Dick is survived by his wife, Leslie Marie Ryan, by his son, Michael Joseph Ryan, daughter-in-law, Michelle Ryan and by his sister, Carole Jean (Ryan) Persons. He also leaves his grandson, Kyle Dryden, granddaughters, Kala Michell Ryan, Alexandria Nichole Ryan, Great Granddaughter, Nia Eden Sylvia Jones and Great Grandson, Kaine Jerome Ryan.
Celebrations of Life will be announced at a later date.
Donations in his honor can be made to World Central Kitchen or the charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the Ryan family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or C/O Jackson Funeral Service 1101 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28792. Please include the name of the deceased on the condolence.