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William L. “Bill” Ryan

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Birth	:	11 Oct 1923 Minden, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Oct 2017 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Patricks Cemetery, Neola, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4581300, -95.6183600
Description	:	William L. “Bill” Ryan, age 94, of Council Bluffs, passed away October 19, 2017, at Midlands Living Center. Bill was born on October 11, 1923, in Minden, Iowa, to the late Thomas John and Grace Delaney (Leytham) Ryan. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick’s Church in Neola, Iowa, and graduated with the Class of 1942 from St. Joseph’s High School in Neola. Bill enlisted in the Army Air Corps (330th Bomb Crew), in September of 1942. Serving as a B-29 radio operator, he flew on 25 missions out of Guam and was awarded numerous air medals including the Distinguished... Read More	William L. “Bill” Ryan, age 94, of Council Bluffs, passed away October 19, 2017, at Midlands Living Center. Bill was born on October 11, 1923, in Minden, Iowa, to the late Thomas John and Grace Delaney (Leytham) Ryan. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick’s Church in Neola, Iowa, and graduated with the Class of 1942 from St. Joseph’s High School in Neola. Bill enlisted in the Army Air Corps (330th Bomb Crew), in September of 1942. Serving as a B-29 radio operator, he flew on 25 missions out of Guam and was awarded numerous air medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was honorably discharged in November of 1945, and attended Creighton University and Iowa State. Bill married Marilyn Elaine Willard on October 4, 1950. They were blessed with six daughters; Laura, Mary, Jane, Nancy, Anne and Carol. Deeply devoted to his family, he took a passionate interest in their happiness and well-being. Bill retired in 1981 after 24 years with the Home Savings Bank in Persia, Iowa. During his tenure he held several positions with Group 5 of the Iowa Bankers Association. He and Marilyn lived in Bartow, Florida for 10 years prior to returning to Council Bluffs in 1991. Bill was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church; Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, Bishop Drumm General Assembly; Persia, Iowa American Legion Post #314; and the Pottawattamie County Last Man Club (WWII). In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brothers, Tom and Ray Ryan; and sister, Betty Schnitker. Bill is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marilyn E. Ryan, of Council Bluffs; daughters and spouses, Laura and Reid Hemmingsen, of Neola, Mary and Ron King, of Persia, Jane and Dr. Jim Whalen, of Council Bluffs, Nancy and Mike Lauver, of Grundy Center, Iowa, Anne and Roger Lindvall, of Eureka Springs, Ark., Carol and Larry Stein, of Portsmouth, Iowa; 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family, Sunday, 4 to 6 p.m., at Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. A lunch will immediately follow in Kottas Hall at St. Peter’s. Private family interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Neola, with military honors tendered by the Persia American Legion Post #314. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter’s Church or St. Albert Schools. “ve con Dios”. Family paid for publishing in the Council Bluffs Iowa Nonpareil 10-21-2017 *****

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William L. “Bill” Ryan's memorial is located at: Saint Patricks Cemetery, Neola, Pottawattamie County, USA.
When did William L. “Bill” Ryan death?
William L. “Bill” Ryan death on 19 Oct 2017 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.4581300
Longitude: -95.6183600

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas J. Ryan

(1884 - 1929)

Grace D. Leytham Ryan

(1885 - 1977)

Spouse

Marilyn E. Willard Ryan

(1931 - 2020)

Siblings

Betty Ryan Schnitker

(1921 - 2002)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Neola, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4581300, -95.6183600

2. Neola Township Cemetery
Neola, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4591400, -95.6183800

3. Minden Township Cemetery
Minden, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4763908, -95.5444412

4. Spears-Graybill Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5097008, -95.5811005

5. Champlin Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5121994, -95.5766983

6. Castor Cemetery
Underwood, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4127040, -95.6887490

7. Cox Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5391998, -95.6418991

8. Jones - Williams Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3761000, -95.5846000

9. H G Fisher Cemetery
Underwood, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3838997, -95.6889038

10. Silver Valley Cemetery
Hancock, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4042015, -95.4969025

11. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Neola, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4337000, -95.7607000

12. Schley Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5555461, -95.5419486

13. Lytle Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -95.5550003

14. Valley View Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5814018, -95.6324997

15. Downsville Cemetery
Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3502998, -95.7039032

16. Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108

17. Pottawattamie County Home Cemetery
McClelland, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3269400, -95.6691738

18. Grange Cemetery
Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4446678, -95.8034668

19. Linnwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5589200, -95.7502100

20. Harris Grove Cemetery
Beebeetown, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5782928, -95.7262192

21. Saint Columbanus Cemetery
Weston, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3429440, -95.7435260

22. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

23. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664001, -95.8289032

24. Reels Cemetery
Crescent, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4234100, -95.8321700