Donald Edwin Ryan, 78, of Clermont, FL passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at South Lake Hospital. Donald was born on April 19, 1934 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Edwin Charles and Ida (nee Huelhorst) Ryan. He was retired from the insurance business and a member the Open Door Baptist Church.
Donald is survived by his loving wife, Joe Ann, whom he married 56 years ago; sons, John (Marlene) of Minneola, FL, Patrick, James and Gary (Kelly) all of Clermont; sister Mary Ryan of Columbia, MO; 2 grandchildren Aaron (Gloria) and Shane and great grandson, Noah.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 PM Saturday, January 5, 2012 at Open Door Baptist Church, Pastor Bruce Stewart officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Clermont. Visitation will be held from 1 PM until service time at the church.
Becker Funeral Home, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, FL 34711, is serving the family.