Richard N. Ryan

He was born on Friday, July 17, 1953, in Gary, Indiana, the son of Richard G. Ryan and Marjorie J. Shuffit.

Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

He was employed by MoFab in Anderson, Indiana for forty years, having worked as a welder and shop foreman.

Richard had played guitar in the Muncie and Anderson areas and enjoyed working on his 1947 Chevy.

He is survived by his wife, Glenda S. (Stevenson) Ryan; mother, Marjorie J. Shuffit; children, Nathan and Kacey, husband, Nick; step-son, Rickey, wife, Carla; sister, Nancy Ryan, nine grandchildren, and his favorite cat, Jaden.

Richard was preceded in death by his father, Richard G. Ryan; step-son, Robert Smith; and brother, Stephen Ryan.

Services will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304, with Pastor Armando Camacho officiating.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Elm Ridge Funeral Home.

Burial will immediately follow the service at Elm Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the Delaware County Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family through the funeral home.

On-line condolences may be sent to: elmridgefuneralhome.com