Ryan Ganahl

Sun Prairie - Ryan Ganahl, age 40, passed away in his sleep on Monday July 1, 2019. He was welcomed into heaven by his mother Laurie Geist both grandfathers Bob Ganahl and Jack Geist, and paternal grandmother Naydene Ganahl. Ryan is survived by his father John Ganahl and step-mother Rae Kaiser; brother Matt; sister-in-law Jen; and nephews Jackson and Alex Ganahl; maternal grandmother Shirley Geist, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family, which includes almost everyone Ryan ever met.

Ryan was born October 12, 1978. He lived life large, laughed loud and long and shared his infectious smile without condition. It was his nature to help whenever and wherever a friend was in need without question or hesitation.

Ryan's laugh will forever echo in the large hole he leaves in our hearts.

The visitation and time to gather is from 1-2:30 with the memorial service from 2:30-3 on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Cress Funeral Home, 3325 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53704.

There will be an additional celebration of Ryan's life Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Nora's Bar, 1843 US Hwy 12/18, Deerfield, WI 53531.

Everyone is invited to both events.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 East Washington Avenue, Madison
608-249-6666