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Mark Lawrence Ryan was a great man, a great husband and a great father. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 20, 1954. While he was born in a large city, he grew up and lived in the village of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, population 1,067 not counting the herds of cows and 23 horses. Mark was the third of seven children of Virginia and Charles Ryan, a rough & tumble pack for sure. As a …

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My deepest condolences. I have nothing but fond memories Mark. Dating Jami in high school and college, I got to know Ma…

My deepest condolences. I have nothing but fond memories Mark. Dating Jami in high school and colle…

My deepest condolences. I have nothing but fond memories Mark. D…

Dearest Brenda,  I can imagine your beautiful smile radiating across to Mark that very first time💓💓💓Your love and life …

Dearest Brenda,  I can imagine your beautiful smile radiating across to Mark that very first time💓💓…

Dearest Brenda,  I can imagine your beautiful smile radiating ac…

Community Involvement

Church

Attendee of

Our Savior Lutheran Church, Christiansburg VA

Participated in

Organizer of

Cub Scouts

Organizer of

Boy Scouts of America

Director of

Christiansburg Blue Demon Wrestling Club

Favorites

What were Mark's favorite local spots?
Floyd, VA
Floyd, VA
Floyd, VA
What were Mark's favorite vacation spots?
Northern Wisconsin
Northern Wisconsin
Northern Wisconsin
What were Mark's favorite sports teams?
Greenbay Packers
Greenbay Packers
Greenbay Packers
What were Mark's favorite songs or musical artists?
Rhonda Vincent
Rhonda Vincent
Rhonda Vincent

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Born

October 20th, 1954
Minneapolis, MN
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Graduated from high school

1973
Grantsburg High School, East James Avenue, Grantsburg, WI
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Started a job at US Army

1974
Fort Knox, KY

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Cause of death

Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery

5550 Bagging Plant Road, Dublin, VA 24084
Horne Funeral Service and Crematory
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