John Van Ryswyk Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 14, 2025, at the age of 88, John Van Ryswyk of Monroe, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Peter Ryswyk and Nellie Van Ryswyk; his siblings, Dorothy (Jim Van Hemert), Helen (Milo Christiansen) and Carl; his sister-in-law Shirley Van Ryswyk; his nephew Chris Van Ryswyk; and his great grandchild Sophie Brown.
He is survived by: his spouse Kay Brannen; his children, Steven Van Ryswyk (Lora), Trinity, Josh (Lacey), Lincoln, Landon, Aubrey, Immy, Elisha, Charlize, Ollie, Alec, Max, Janelle (Shad), Braeden, Xavier, Dean Van Ryswyk (Jan), Keaton (Beth), Blakely, Charlotte, Bowie, Maquire, Cole (Ashley), Peyton, Beckham, Brooks, Laiken, Mary Jo Van Roekel (Brad), Taylor (Sam), Simon, Jonah, Jordan (Emma), Robert Van Ryswyk (Lisa), Andrew (Sadie Champagne) and AbbyAlso; and his siblings-in-law, Pat Carapelle of Monroe, Karen Brown of Edina, MN and John (Linda Brannen). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church, Monroe Fire Department or Monroe Kiwanis.
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