Wallace Charles Ryan, Lt. Col., USAF (ret), 87, of Crystal River, FL passed away on Sun., April 7, 2013 at Shands Hospital @ U.F. in Gainesville. A native of Rochester, NY, he was born Jan. 20, 1926 to Edward and Barbara (Bunde) Ryan. Wallace grew up in the Rochester, NY area and graduated from the University of Rochester with a B.S. in Physics, then obtained his Master’s Degree in Geodetic Science from Ohio State University. Mr. Ryan was a U.S. Air Force veteran of over 28 years, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was a career command pilot. Wallace was a beloved and generous husband, father and grandfather. He was a nationally ranked tennis player and loved his family and his home overlooking King’s Bay. Mr. Ryan is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ann Ryan, Crystal River; three children: Robert Charles Ryan, Colorado Springs, CO.; Jennifer Lea Diamond, Venice, FL. and Barbara Ann Snyder, Niceville, FL; six grandchildren Marlis MacPhee, Kristina Ryan, Matthew Diamond, Elisabeth Jordan, Aliyah Snyder and Jaron Snyder. Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa. www.wilderfuneralhome.com
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