Robert Ryan's Obituary
Robert Ryan 66 of Decatur died Sunday November 5, 2006 in his home surrounded by his family.
Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Friday November 10, 2006 in Watson Cemetery Watson, IL. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
Robert was born on June 30, 1940 in Effingham, IL the son of Ray Curtis and Elizabeth Roach Ryan. He worked as a laborer and was a member of Laborers Union Local 159. He married Dorothy Scott on February 14, 1985 in Decatur.
Surviving are his wife Dorothy; sons, Ray L Ryan of Montana; Robert E. Ryan of Decatur; Terry L. Ryan and wife Donna of Decatur; daughters, Kelly Reynolds of Decatur; Tina Russell of Decatur; brother, Joseph Patrick Ryan and wife Charlotte of Decatur; thirteen grandchildren, three adopted grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
The family of Robert Ryan is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. View the on-line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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