Vincent R. Ryan
February 27, 1933 - September 12, 2014
Obituary
MADISON-Vincent Robert Ryan, age 81, of Madison, passed away on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, after a brief illness at home with his family by his side. He was born on Feb. 27, 1933, in Brigham Township, Wis., the son of Elmer and Florence (Kelliher) Ryan. Vincent served in the Army during the Korean War. He married Doris Ballmer on Sept. 7, 1959, they celebrated 55 years together. Vincent was employed by Fauerbach Brewery, Pepsi Cola and Ryder Leasing. He is survived by his children, Cheryl (Gregg) Vosswinkel, Lynn (Paul) Basler, Diane Ryan and Joan (Thomas) Dollak; grandchildren, Matthew and Adam Basler, Emilie and Gerhard Vosswinkel, Kayla and Ryan Dollak and Lindsey and Jake Paquin; great-grandson, Logan Vincent Basler; siblings, Jim (Jeanette), Joseph, Mary Ann Myers, Monica (Reg) Brattlie, Colleen (Mac) McCormick and Dee (Don) Williams; and a sister-in-law, Betty Ryan. Vincent was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Leo; his Godson, Brian Brattlie; and in-laws, Clarice Ryan and Joe Myers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. DENNIS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 505 Dempsey Rd, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014, with Father Randy Timmerman officiating. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens at 12:30 p.m. with military rites conducted. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, and at the church from 10 a.m. until time of the service on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Badger Honor Flight or Agrace HospiceCare. A special thank you to Shannon, Amanda and Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Service
Tue Sep 16, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Tue Sep 16, 2014 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Photos
No photos of Vincent have been shared yet.
Memories
KU
Kathy Ude
Other •
Thinking of you and sending comfort and peace for the days ahead.
SK
Shelly Kraemer
Other •
Lynn Basler and family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Take comfort in remembering all the great times you've shared together and know he will always be with you in spirit and in your hearts.
My deepest sympathies,
Shelly Kraemer
DH
Diane Hamilton
Other •
Years ago we were in Vegas with Vince and Doris as part of a work-related sales incentive trip. We still laugh thinking about Vinnie crossing the "Strip" to go from one casino to another. Vince had a bucket of quarters in his arms and he dropped it on the road. Quarters went rolling everywhere, Vince was scrambling to get them off the pavement, cars were honking, and Doris was trying to get Vince to keep moving. It still brings tears to my eyes. So many great memories of a wonderful man. Our best to Doris and the family. Rest in peace Vinnie!
(Greg Prochaska and Diane Hamilton)
VS
Vicki Schmieding
Other •
I've known Vince all my life as he was like an Uncle to us, always the happiest guy we knew. My Dad, Ray Ballweg and Vince we best of buddies since those drinking days at Fauberbach. My parents and Vince and Doris and kids too, took many great vactions together and of course when you thought of Pepsi, you thought of Vince. Thinking of you Vince and our sincere sympathies to Doris, the girls and the rest of the family.
Vicki and Mike Schmieding
LF
Linda Flansburgh
Other •
Joan and family - so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
KK
Kathi Koppa
Other •
To Matt and family, I am very sorry for your loss. He sounded like a wonderful man, and I know your family means the world to you, Matt, so I am thinking of you...