Thomas Ryan Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Thomas Ryan (Clinton, Iowa), who passed away on October 7, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Ryan to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Francis Ryan Sr. and Marvel Elaine Ryan (Smith); his grandson Chris Lucke; his siblings, Robert Isadore Ryan and Marvel Ryan; and his daughters, Kelly Liston and Jennifer Thompson.
He is survived by: his wife Dorothy Gehl; his children, Elizabeth Ryan-Malinowski (Karen) of The Villages, Florida, Eric Ryan (Jen) of Clinton and John Ryan of Clinton; and his siblings, Steve Ryan (Pat) of Shell Rock, Terry Ryan (Raedene) of Elvira, Ed Ryan (Judy) of Clinton, Sheila Hensel (Steve) of Clinton and Mary Determan (Gary) of Clinton. He is also survived by Three granddaughters; Two grandsons; Five great-grandchild.
Visitation was held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Lemke Funeral Homes - South Chapel (2610 Manufacturing Dr, Clinton, IA 52732). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
