Robert Ryan Obituary
In loving memory of Robert Ryan of Defiance, Ohio, who departed this world on November 17, 2025 at the age of 100. Robert leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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, John T. Ryan and Frances M. Ryan (Moser); his wife Patricia Ann Hoeffel; his siblings, Bernard Ryan, Joanne Davis and Kathleen Homer; and his daughter-in-law Wendy Ryan.
He is survived by: his brother Shawnee Drive; his children, Karen Sauber (Michael) of Shelby, NC, Rebecca Saxton (Anthony) of Defiance, Timothy Ryan (Deborah) of Defiance, Mark Ryan of Defiance, Edward Ryan (Theresa) of Defiance and Bruce Ryan (Julia) of Defiance; his sister Mary L. Schriner (Jack) of Defiance; his grandchildren, Jennifer Coleman (Ronnie), Nathan Sauber (Jessica), Kristin Reed (Jerry), Elisha McNeal (Joel), Emilee Ryan, Erica Robarge (Dan), Tiffany Baker (Brandon), Amy Rohdy (Jeffrey) and Ajalyn Behnfeldt (Sam); his great grandchildren, Levi (Alyssa), Collin Robarge, Desi Garcia, Carter, Bailey Rohdy, Brynn, Alexa Baker, Ally Reed, Makayla Sheehan, Silas, Nehemiah, Everleigh and Ellamae McNeal; and his great great grandchild Daniel Robarge.
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 23rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Schaffer Funeral Home (529 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary Catholic Church (715 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512).
Memorials are suggested to the CHP Hospice Center, or to St. Mary's Food Pantry.
