He was born October 1, 1978 in Belvidere to John and Nancy (Muench) Weberpal.
Ryan was a diehard Cubs fan and loved going to games with family. When he was younger he also enjoyed bowling and took part in a few leagues.
He is survived by his father, John (Marie) Weberpal; his sister, Sarah (Justin) Jefferson; his step-brother, Clifton Risner; his grandfather, Bruce (MaryLouise) Muench; his grandmother, Shirley Robertson; his aunts and uncles, Kevin (Cyndie) Muench, Peter (Deb) Muench, Ted (Dawn) Urban, Pat (Al) Andrews, Jean (Tom) Landgraf, and JoAnn Benecke; and many cousins.
Ryan was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy; his grandmother, Dorothy Muench; and his aunt, Heidi Urban.
There will be a visitation from 2 to 4pm on Saturday, November 24 at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Hwy., Marengo. There will be a time of sharing at 4pm.
Interment will be private.
Memorials may be made in Ryan's memory to the Muscular Dystrophy Association at www.mda.org.
For information call the funeral home at 815-568-8131. Online condolences may be made at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.