Obituaries

 

Ryan B. Walden

 

PORTAGE  -- Ryan B. Walden, age 72, of Portage, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2010, at his home in Portage.

Ryan was born on August 20, 1937, the son of Heath B. and Margaret Georgenson Walden.  He graduated from New Lisbon High School and obtained a BS Biology from UW Platteville, and a Masters of Biology from UW Madison.  He served two years in the US Army, worked for various nature centers and zoos throughout the East Coast and the US, and spent most of his life educating people on birds of prey and other wildlife.  Ryan valued his time with his family and enjoyed fishing, woodworking and exploring life. 

Ryan is survived by his wife, Patricia Hamilton Walden, four daughters, two stepsons, seven grandchildren, two sisters and a brother.  He lived a full and wonderful life and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage with Reverend David Hankins officiating.  Military graveside rites will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday in Brewster Cemetery in New Lisbon.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home, on Friday, April 16, 2010, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m.                

The family suggests memorials may be made to Portage Presbyterian Church.

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