Birth date: Sep 4, 1935 Death date: Oct 10, 2017
Thomas A. Ryan, MD, age 82, of Appleton and Waupaca, WI passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Tom was born in Washington, DC on September 4, 1935, the son of the late James and Marie (Rhomberg) Ryan. On December 1 Read Obituary
As a member of the group of weekday Mass participants at St. Mary's, we were shocked and sorry to hear of Tom's sudden death this week. We remembered him in our prayers at our Masses.
Some years back when Tom was our "altar boy" I asked if he would train me to fill in if there wasn't another server available. He taught me how to set up the tray with "three metal, three glass, two breads and two cloths." Every time I do the mass serving I check the tray with his mantra and so far I've not forgotten anything. As long as I am able to follow his instructions I will recall his wonderful smile and offer a prayer for Tom and his family.
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Donna Rickel
I opened the Wautoma clinic alongside Dr. Ryan, I will always remember him for his character, his thoughtfulness of others, his bad puns for sure!, and most of all for the way he always put his patients first. Whenever I am asked who exemplifies what a provider should be like, Dr. Ryan is my example. He will be forever missed. Thought and prayers to his family.
Teresa Koch
Joan and family, so sorry to read of Tom's passing. He was such a kind, decent true Christian and all around great guy. We are both very happy to have known him.
Nancy & Bill Neuman
I thought very highly of Dr. Ryan. He always treated me with respect. Fr. Gerald Falk, St Thomas More Parish, Appleton, WI
