Paul Ryan

Paul E. Ryan, 95, of Oelwein, Iowa, went to be with his Lord on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Oelwein Health Care Center in Oelwein, surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein with Rev. Ray Atwood officiating.
Visitation: 4:15 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, August 30, 2024, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein.
Knights of Columbus Rosary: 4:00 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
Parish Scripture Service: 7:00 P.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, with military honors by the Ross Reid American Legion Post #9 Honor Guard of Oelwein.
The family invites those in attendance to wear green in honor of Paul’s Irish heritage.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation, Jane Carney 16445 Hwy J29 Centerville, Iowa 52544.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Paul Edward Ryan was born August 30, 1928, in Waukon, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Kathryn (Buckley) Ryan. In 1946, he graduated from St. Patrick’s Catholic High School in Waukon. On September 19, 1950, he was united in marriage to Anna Mae Haas at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Waukon. The couple moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas for two years while Paul proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. While in Arkansas, they were blessed with a daughter Barb. In 1953, Paul and Anna Mae moved to Oelwein, where they were blessed with two more daughters, Mary and Jane. Paul owned and operated Modern Cleaners in Oelwein. Later he was a route supervisor for City Laundry in Oelwein. He was a member of the Oelwein City Council for 23 years, Mayor Pro Tem, Oelwein Airport Commission, Oelwein Civil Service Commission, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein, Sacred Heart School Board, Sacred Heart Parish Board of Directors, 3rd Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Jaycees, Rotary, 60-year member of the Ross Reid American Legion Post #9 of Oelwein and Ross Reid American Legion Post #9 Honor Guard. Paul also volunteered with Special Olympics. He was an avid sports fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Green Bay Packers, New York Yankees and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Paul is survived by his 3 daughters: Barb Fischer of Green River, Wyoming, Mary Ryan of Cedar Rapids and Jane (Bartt) Carney of Centerville; 4 grandchildren: Rich (Amy) Fischer, Rob (Carrie) Fischer, Breckyn Carney and Brynlee Carney; 10 great grandchildren: Ryan Fischer, Austin Anderson, Carter (Cedar) Anderson, Chance Anderson, Brooklyn Fischer, Steffen Fischer, Jon Fischer, Everlee Fischer, Karli Fischer and Tucker Fischer; 2 great-great grandchildren: Cree Anderson and Wright Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Anna Mae on June 29, 2022; brothers: Matt Ryan and Roger Ryan; and sisters: Abigail Osterholm and Sister Romana Marie Ryan.