Thomas William Ryan

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The Service celebrating Tom’s life, including military honors, will be held on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 3:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. A reception will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Private family interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

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Racine – Thomas William Ryan, age 84, surrounded by the love of his family, passed away at home on Monday morning, November 13th.

Tom was born in Racine on January 1, 1939 to the late Ralph and Dagny (nee: Petersen) Ryan. He attended Washington Jr. High School (where he met a beautiful young lady by the name of Judy Hegeman) On May 11, 1957 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, he was united in marriage with his junior high school sweetheart, Judith Marie Hegeman.

Proud of America, Tom served our country with the United States Army National Guard for 15 years. With a profound work ethic, Tom was a valued employee as a manager at United Mechanical. He owned and operated Ryan Mechanical Contractors and The Landing Sports Shop. He was also a manager of Pugh Marina for many years, from where he retired. Tom was also very instrumental to the City, with his talents of design. In retirement, he enjoyed delivering vehicles for Boucher Auto Group.

Among his many interests, Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing & boating – especially on Lake Michigan and Up-North in Hayward, WI. He was always up for good conversation and socializing with family & friends.

Surviving are his loving wife Judy, of over 66 years. Their children, Rodney (Jill) Ryan and Richard Ryan (Philly); Grandchildren, Shana, Jeremy, Rachel, Robert, Cassandra and Cayla; Great-grandchildren, Aamari, Maleyk, Kyrrah, Dominick, Declan, Thomas, Caleigh, Jillian, Jaelynn, Caiden, Kaleenah, Kurtiss Jr., Aubree and Brett Jr., as well as his Nephews Scott & Jason & Niece Susan along with many loving relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his beloved son, Randall “Randy”, granddaughter, Rebecca, brother Ralph “Butch”, and sister Patricia.

The Service celebrating Tom’s life, including military honors, will be held on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 3:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. A reception will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Private family interment will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

A heartfelt note of thanks to Ascension All Saints Cancer Center and Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care & support. Also, to Tom’s daughter-in-law, Jill: thanks to you Tom was able to pass in his own home, surrounded by the people who loved him. Your devoted care & continuous love will never be forgotten. May God Bless all of you!