Richard “Dick” Ryan
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On February 5, 2017 @ 2:12 pm In 2017,Obituaries,Uncategorized | 14 Comments
Richard “Dick” Ryan, a lifelong resident of Prior Lake, passed away at the age of 71 on February 4, 2017. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017 from 9:30-11AM with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, 16311 Duluth Ave. SE, Prior Lake. Dick will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery. Father Tom Walker will preside. Dick’s grandson, Logan Knaak, will act as an urnbearer.
Dick was born on December 22, 1945 to parents, Patrick J. and Esther (Monnens) Ryan. From a young age, Dick enjoyed hunting and playing all sports, especially varsity back in high school and softball after graduation. Once playing wasn’t an option, he loved watching the Vikings and Gophers. In his later years, he found joy going on car rides in the countryside to watch the wildlife. After serving in Vietnam, Dick joined the Prior Lake VFW where he was a member for almost 50 years.
Dick was a devout Catholic, praying the rosary three times a day. He was dedicated, especially to his grandchildren who he loved dearly. His sense of humor and love of nature and animals will be remembered by his wife, Sandi; daughter, Niki (Justin) Dahlman and their children, Logan Knaak, Ryan Dahlman; son, Kevin (Shelley) Ryan and their children, Keller and Olivia; brothers, Roger, Marvin and Ronnie Ryan; nephews, Eric and Jeff Ryan; other relatives and friends. There to greet Dick in heaven are his parents and his great friend Culvert, his black lab.
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Sandy you have my sympathy through this difficult time of Dick passing away. I am thinking about you, and the girls. May Dick rest in peace.
Sandy and family, so sorry for your loss. Jim enjoyed seeing Dick at school. Dick was always freindly.
You all have my sympathy .Sorry, we did not know he was at Belle Plane nursing home . He was a very cute 3rd. cousin . Knew his Mom ,Ester quite well and Grandma Tillie Monnens very well.We went to school at Prior lake all 8 years .Used to stop by Tillies place above the grocery store and play with Dicks Moms dolls on the way home from school .We wre the Molkenbur children .Love that .We farm at Belle Plaine for 47 years north, right off Carver County 40 . My twin lives in Belle Plaine . Sorry .
So sad to hear this news. Dick’s smile and bright eyes greeted you when he said hi.
I am sorry about your Dad. May these promises from the Scriptures comfort you in this time of sorrow. Jehovah God is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit. And he will wipe away the tears from all faces. Psalm 34:18; Isaiah 25:8 NWT. Peace be with you.
Sandi and family
Sad to hear of Dicks passing. When I subbed at Hidden Oaks he always made a point to stop and chit chat. The kids loved him at HOMS. Always smiling and sarcastic at the same time
May God bless….from all us at the Chart House who worked with Sandy….
Dick was a great friend with a great sense of humor. He was a great competitor on the field. Buff
So sorry for your loss. I only met him once but he sounds like a good man.
I got to know Dick when I taught at HOMS. His smile and sense of humor were always on display. I remember him donating many “found” pencils for my classes to use. In addition, Dick was the one who came buy my classroom on 9/11 (my students were at lunch) and said, “You might want to turn on your television.” That was one of the only days I didn’t see him smile. Rest In Peace, Dick.
Sorry to hear about “Rookie”. We made a lot of memories hunting squirrels, playing softball for Green Heights and having beers together. He was a good friend.
Sandi and Family;
Sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. It was nice to run into the both of you last November as I had not seen you for a while. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eileen and Brad
Rip Dick, I was a student at hidden oaks, you always brought a smile to us there 🙂
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So shocked to hear this sad news regarding Dick,s passing. He was always such a friendly and smiling guy. Missed but not forgotten.