Robert "Bob" R. Ryan

Robert Randolph Ryan of Cincinnati OH, died on October 27, 2023 at the age of 89 after a series of illnesses. Robert is survived by his children Drew (Aimee), Marci (John) and daughter in law (Lisa). He is also survived by grandchildren Joshua, Jacob, Evan, Anna, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Levi, Judah Ryan and Thomas Hadley and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his wife Gayle, son Robert Ryan Jr. and his sisters Dorothy Dameron, Suzanne Hoyt, Shirley Ryan and brother Ernest. Bob lived to serve others and did so as a City of Cincinnati Police Officer and member of the Coast Guard. After retiring from the police force, he built a home remodeling business and used his extensive building and mechanical skills to help others in his community and church. Bob was a devoted family man who married his high school sweetheart, Gayle, and they were together for 55years until her death. They enjoyed celebrating special anniversaries in Maui, Hawaii. Bob loved spending time with his family on camping trips, many of which were with the Boy Scouts for whom he was a troop leader. He loved to grow vegetables in his garden where he'd work with his dad. In his later years, spending time with his grown children and grandchildren was his purpose and joy. He was known for his wit, mischievous sense of humor and his endless capacity to give his time and knowledge to others. Services will be held at Parkside Christian Church 6986 Salem Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45230 on Sat. Nov. 4, at 2 PM with FOP Lodge #69 service. Visitation will be on Sat. from 1-2 PM at the Church. In lieu of flowers friends are asked to consider memorial gifts to The Christian Village of Mason 411 Western Row Rd. Mason, OH 45250.