Percy J. Ryan
Sunday, August 11, 1918
Date of Death:
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Age:
94 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday December 14, 2012
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday December 15, 2012
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Saturday December 15, 2012
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Pius X Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Calvary Cemetery [ view map ]
Sunday, August 11, 1918
Date of Death:
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Age:
94 years old
Sunday, August 11, 1918
Date of Death:
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Age:
94 years old
Percy J. Ryan
The funeral Mass for Percy J. Ryan will be at 11:00am Saturday, December 15, 2012 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester with the Rev. Paul Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Percy died Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Samaritan Bethany Home on 8th of natural causes.
Percy Joseph Ryan was born August 11, 1918 on the family farm in the village of South Troy, Zumbro Township, Wabasha County, to Joseph and Mary Anna (Kohn) Ryan. He grew up on the family farm. In October of 1940 he enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Alaska’s Aleutian Islands, Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was discharged in September of 1945.
Returning to Minnesota, in 1948 he attended barber school in Minneapolis. In Rochester he worked at four different locations ending up cutting hair at his home in northwest Rochester. Percy retired from barbering in April of 2008.
On June 7,1950, Percy married Frances Dilworth at St. Johns Catholic Church in Rochester. Mrs. Ryan was a homemaker and retired tax accountant. Frances died January 4, 2008.
He was a member of American Legion Post 92, Eagles and VFW. He also enjoyed time at the lake fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and spending time with friends and family .
He is survived by three daughters, Donna R. Newell of Forest Lake, MN, Judy A. (Jon) Willoughby of Lake Nebagamon, WI, and Kathy J. (Buck) Burns of Orlando, FL; seven grandchildren, Michael and Christy Newell, Jason (Ally) Willoughby, Jenna Willoughby, Stacy Roberts, Sally Roberts-Buchuli and Pattie Burns; one sister, Anna Marie (Elton) Butlin of Rochester; and one brother, George Ryan of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Frances, and two brothers, Stanley and William Ryan; and three foster brothers, George Engelhart, Ted Terzakis and Alex Kiskin.
A visitation will be from 4:00-7:00PM, Friday, December 14, 2012 in River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Memorials are suggested to St. Pius Building Fund.
Condolences
The family of Percy J. Ryan has received the following condolences.
Sorry to hear about the loss of Percy, He was a real champ when it come to riding snowmobiles and his famous words were "I'LL BE A SON OF A PLUGER" Dave
My sympathies to the Ryan family.
A message of sympathy. You are never alone and with strength and love,your soul will be refreshed and filled with the wonderful memories of your departed. Let the thought that others are thingking of you comfort you during this difficult time. With Sympathy. I remember your father well,he was my huband & son barber while we lived in Rochester. Beverly (Ms.David McLaughlin)
Dear Ryan Family,
We are sorry to hear the news of Percy's passing. I personally have many found memories of growing up and spending time with the Ryan family and as a great-uncle; Percy was one of a kind. We had many great times boating on the river or taking the winter sleds out for an advernture. Percy was always bright and had a great outlook on life. He will be missed.
The Dilworth Family
Dear Ryan Family,
We knew Percy & Frannie from Fogarty's Tavern on Lake Zumbro. Over the years, when we would run into them, Percy always had a good ole story to tell us about the days when Fogarty's Tavern was open. Percy was a wonderful man and will be dearly missed. Our depest sympathy to you all.
Mike & Norma Fogarty
Kathy,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father, what a great man. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary (Drexler) Adams
To the Ryan family: Percy was my barber for many years. Our family knew your mother and father also for many years. I am very sorry to hear about Percy. I visited him at the Samaritan this spring and he told me that this is no way to live. He will be dearly missed.