SEBRING, FL - Dwight O. Ryan, 86, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 1, 2013 at Highlands Regional Medical Center in Sebring, FL.
He was born April 7, 1927 in Mt. Vernon, OH to the late Edna O. (Bebout) and Ralph M. Ryan.
He graduated from Mt.
Vernon High School, was in the Navy from 1946-48 and went around the world on a Goodwill Tour on the USS Houston. He worked for Mt. Vernon Telephone Co. 6 years then went into construction in 1955 and built many projects, mostly motels all over the United States. He retired at age 70 and moved to Sebring, FL.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janetta (Hains) Ryan. Sons, Bradley (Robin), Bryan (Susan), & Brent (Kim). Grandchildren, Sean (Meredith), Sarah, Sami, Sunni, Matthew, and Jarrod. Sister, Lucille Bowden and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant sister, Shirley Ann and granddaughter, Jessica.
Memorial services will be held at Grace Church of Sebring 3626 Thunderbird Rd. Sebring, FL 33870 on Nov. 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
The family suggests donations to Grace Church or Little Lambs Inc. PO Box 32 Sebring, FL 33870.
The Fischer Funeral Home in Danville is assisting the family with arrangements.
