Karl Ryan (Bolivar)'s Obituary
Karl Dean Ryan, age 66, of Fair Play, Missouri, passed away on Friday morning, July 10, 2015, at Citizens Memorial Hospital, in Bolivar, Missouri.
Karl was born on March 16, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Chester H Ryan, Sr., and Anna Myrtle (Hatchell) Ryan.
He grew up in Atchison, Kansas, and later attended Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri.
Karl is survived by his wife, Lisa Ryan, of Independence, Missouri; two daughters, Sandie Barnhouse, of Bolivar, Missouri, and Kristi Marshall, and husband Wayne, of Bolivar, Missouri; two sisters, Oma Sue Ryan, of Bolivar, Missouri, and Kathy Smith, and husband, Ed, of Stockton, Missouri; one brother, Chester Ryan, Jr., of Bolivar, Missouri; two grandsons, Ryan Martin, of Bolivar, Missouri, and J.D. Barnhouse, of Bolivar, Missouri; one granddaughter, Millie Barnhouse, of Bolivar, Missouri; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Jeanine (Zulauf) Ryan; parents, Chester Sr., and Anna Ryan; and a twin sister, Karen Ryan.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
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