Patrick Bernard Ryan

Patrick Bernard Ryan, 59, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, January 11, 2010. His beloved family was by his side. Pat was born on March 17, 1950, in Staten Island, New York. He and Sherry Wechtenhiser were married on January 30, 1971, in Houston, Texas and had three children. He worked as a machinist for 40 years and was currently employed with Compressor Products, Inc. He was a lifelong Christian man who never wavered in his faith. He was an active member of Needville United Methodist Church and loved his church family. Pat was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, and his family will cherish his memory till the end of their days. He is preceded in death by his mother, Anne Clifford, stepfather, Thomas Chaplin; parents-in-law, Vincent and Jacqueline Wechtenhiser, siblings Richard Ryan and Margaret Barkalow. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Sherry Ryan; son, Thomas Ryan and wife Meda; daughters, Rebecca McGaw and husband Shawn; Jacqueline Swilling and husband John. Pat had six grandsons whom he loved dearly: Cameron and Kevin Edwards, Patrick Ryan, Luke McGaw, Beckett and Landon Swilling, and one great-granddaughter, Kaylee Edwards. Pat had six brothers and sisters and is survived by siblings, John Ryan and wife, Geri of Florida; Mary O'Ryan of Florida, Robert Ryan and wife, Cris of California; and twin sister, Kathleen Lessl and husband, John of Florida. Sherry's siblings were as close to him as his own: Terry Wechtenhiser and wife, Dawn, and Kathy Hausler and husband, Danny; along with numerous nieces and nephews. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Memorials may be made in Patrick's name to Needville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 26, Needville, Texas 77461. Tributes or words of condolence may be left for the Ryan family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com Visitation will be held at Davis Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Needville United Methodist Church, Needville, TX. Officiating, will be Dr. Tom Bain and Reverend W.C. Hall. Interment will follow the service at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas 77471. phone, 281-341-8800.

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Patrick Bernard Ryan

March 17, 1950 - January 11, 2010