James William Ryan II, 65, Lincoln, died Monday (3-28-11). Born (1-12-46) in Denver, Colorado to James William and Gloria (Hansen) Ryan. Ret. Transportation Analyst for U.S. Steel for 26 years. Member: First-Plymouth Congregational Church. Loved snow skiing, racquetball and especially sail boat racing. Huge Bob Dylan fan.
Family members include wife June and dog Rags; sons, daughters-in-law: James W. Ryan,III, Yardley, PA, Michael and Marcella Ryan, Kissimmee, FL, Justin Dylan and Barbara Ryan, Trevose, PA; daughter: Jacqueline Baldwin, Satsuma, Florida; 7 grandchildren; mother: Gloria Ryan, Ashburn, VA; brothers, sisters-in-law: Paul and Laura Ryan, Medical Lake, WA, Peter and Janet Ryan, Sparta, NY, John Ryan, Ashurn, VA; sisters, brothers-in-law: Carole Hasson, Liberty, South Caroline, Joan and Paul Hopkins, Penndel, PA, Susan and Charles Palmer, Langhorne, PA, Mary Ryan, Friendly, Maryland; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father. James W. Ryan, father-in-law Eugene K. Steele.
Private Family Memorial Service.
Reception for Friends and Family: Friday, April 1, 2011, First Plymouth United Church of Christ, 20th and D Streets, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Memorials to Habitat for Humanity or Nebraska Cancer Coalition.
No Visitation/Cremation.