Ryan was born in Cleveland, the beloved son of Laurel Kosakowski and John Klink. He is the loving brother of Timothy Fleming, Jr., Matthew Klink and Erik Klink; adored uncle of Savannah Lombardo, Olivia Klink, Austyn Fleming, Leland Klink and Meisha Klink; cherished nephew of Robert Strohm, Curtis Strohm, Gregory Strohm (Jessica), James Klink (deceased), Lynn Tyler (Ralph) and Leslie Klink (Lori); loving grandson of the late Robert Strohm, Barbara Gunter and Lois Klink; dear cousin and friend of many.
Ryan was a star football player at Columbia High School where he was awarded All-State, All-County and All-District where he was a running back and a linebacker. He continued playing at the College of Wooster. He was an honor student all through school and was exceptional in math and science and excelled in art. He tutored math through high school and helped anyone in need. Ryan was a Registered Behavioral Therapist. Football was his life and he was an avid Cleveland Browns and Cavaliers fan. A big guy with a big heart, he enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews teaching them sports and playing games.
Ryan's Celebration of Life services will be held together with his grandmother, Barbara Gunter's services on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Craciun Funeral Home, 14925 E. Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, where the family will receive friends from 12PM-3PM with services at 3PM.
