Eileen Ryan Obituary
We bid farewell to Eileen Ryan in Mankato, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 18, 2026 at the age of 88. Eileen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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 Eileen Ryan to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Henry Pauly and Clara Elizabeth Pauly (Faber); her husband Donald Ryan; her son Tom Ryan; her brother David Pauly; and her sister-in-law Esther Pauly.
She is survived by: her children, Jeanine Nistler, Lisa Widmer (Jim), Dean Ryan, Colleen Schoenecker (Don), Carla Gamradt (Tim) and Maureen Pettis (Dan); her daughter-in-law Liz Ryan-Prigge; her grandchildren, Cristina Nistler, Kelly Frank (Chris), Kathleen Widmer (Jared Vincent), Jennifer Widmer, Matthew Schoenecker, TJ Gamradt, Ellie Gamradt, Darby Gamradt, Mitch Pettis, MacKenzie Pettis and Megan Ryan; her great grandchildren, Rosie Frank and Marley Frank; and her brother Leon Pauly (Carol). She is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
