Chad Ryans 03/01/2020

Chad A. Ryans  1977-2020

On, March 1, 2020, Chad passed away from Stage 4 cancer at the age of 42. Born to Teresa and Larry Ryans in Johnson City, TN, he graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1996. Chad worked in the family restaurant growing up and was always devoted to his family even after moving away. Chad married Cayshia on May 15, 1998 and divorced in 2006. They had two children Gabriellanna and Patrick. He moved to Wisconsin to provide a better life for his young family. Chad began working for the New Richmond School District in 2000 and worked there for 19 years. He married Ashley Radke on August 16, 2008. After receiving a cancer diagnosis in May 2019, Chad retired from NRSD. He fought a tough battle with chemotherapy and made the hard decision to stop treatments after they were no longer effective. Chad loved comic books, spending time with family and friends, drawing, and playing with the dog (Zorro). He is best known for his contagious laughter, loyalty, kindness, bright smile, and hard work ethic. One of Chad’s last wishes was not to have a funeral service and do a Celebration of Life. He wanted friends and family to come together, and remember him by sharing memories. A celebration of Chad’s life was held on Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 12:00-4:00 pm at the Country Inn and Suites in River Falls. He is preceded in death by his Mamaw and Papaw White, Papaw Moore, Uncle Pitt, Great Papaw and Great Mamaw Crawford. Chad will remain in the hearts of his Parents, Larry and Teresa; Wife, Ashley; Son, Patrick; Daughter, Gabriellanna (Samuel); Mamaw Moore, cousins, aunts, uncles, and first wife, Cayshia. Cremation services provided by Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.