He was the husband of Cyndi J. (Young) Ryland
Born in Pottsville, he was a son of the late Earl A. Ryland, Sr. and Margaret (Wallace) Ryland.
He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School and served in the Army Reserves. He attended St. John’s United Church of Christ, Friedensburg. Fritz was employed in sales all of his life and was the owner of the Hometown Family Savings Coupon Magazine.
He was certified Ski Instructor having taught at Sharp Mountain, Big Valley, Eagle Rock and Blue Mountain. He was also a Ski Director at Big Valley.
In addition to his wife Cyndi, he is survived by his son Erik R. Ryland and wife Jesse of Las Vegas, Nevada and also his daughter Christine A., wife of Andrew Matson of Flour Town, Pa. He is also survived by his grandchildren Arianna Ryland, Alexandra Matson, Easton Ryland and Wyatt Ryland.
Services and burial will be private at the family’s convenience.
Contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Special Olympics, Alpine Ski Program, PO Box 39, East Texas, Pa. 18046-0339. Memo: Fritz Ryland.
