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Ryerson "Rye" John Gewalt, 82, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away on November 15th, 2024, after a battle with dementia. Born on October 5th, 1942, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Marjorie and Elmer Gewalt, Rye lived a life marked by innovation and creativity.

A brilliant man with diverse interests, Rye developed a passion for ham radio at an early age, mastering Morse code and earning the call letters K9LCJ—fitting for a man who would become a devoted …

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October 5th, 1942
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November 15th, 2024
Nashville, TN

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