Frederick J "Fred" Ryan's Obituary
Frederick "Fred" J. Ryan, 70, of Martinsville, IL passed away at 2:22 a.m. on Monday, January 24, 2011 at Kindred Hospital, Indianapolis, IN as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on October 26, 1940, the son of Carl Robert Ryan and Elnora May Bertrum. On October 6, 1961 he married Patricia Ann Maxwell in Martinsville, IL. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Patricia Ryan of Martinsville, IL; son, Bobby Ryan and wife Melisa of Martinsville, IL; three daughters, Donna Szymura and husband John of Fuquay Varina, NC, Debbie Ryan of Fuquay Varina, NC and Becky Ryan of Martinsville, IL; brother, Lawrence Ryan and wife Sharon of Marshall, IL; sister, Carol Slusser and husband Jim of Terre Haute, IN; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents. Fred was retired from Rowe Foundry in Martinsville after 42 years. He was a former auxiliary policeman, volunteer fireman and EMT in Martinsville and a member of the Martinsville Masonic Lodge. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 28, 2011 at the Greenwell Funeral Home, Martinsville, IL with Bro. Art Orndorff officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the Martinsville Fire Department, 8 N. Union St., Martinsville, IL 62442 or to the Family of Fred Ryan (for medical expenses), P.O. Box 388, Martinsville, IL 62442. Memorial tributes and condolence may be sent to the family www.greenwellfh.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, January 27, 2011 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Greenwell Funeral Home , Service Friday, January 28, 2011 10:30 AM Greenwell Funeral Home ,
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