He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Edna Coursey; parents, Robert and Irene Ryan; brother, Pat Ryan and son, Robert Frank Ryan, III.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Ryan; sons, Sean Ryan, Chance Sutton, Chase Sutton and Timothy Ryan; 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and one on the way; his dog, Buddy and numerous other family members.
Private Services will be held at a later date.