Sdano, Ryan Dale-July 28, 2012
Ryan Dale Sdano, 45, of Whitewater, WI passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, in Milwaukee, WI .
Ryan was born on December 14, 1966 in Fort Atkinson, WI to Raymond and Ramona (Wambold) Sdano. Ryan graduated from Whitewater High School in 1987, and from U W Whitewater with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in 1993.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Madison, WI, where he was certified in December, 2011 as a Lay Speaker. He was very active in his church. Ryan was a very kind and gentle person with a love for nature and animals. He loved reading, going to bookstores, and watching movies. He also enjoyed debate, the library’s writer’s group, and writing and drawing comic books.
Survivors include: Mother – Ramona Sdano, Whitewater, WI; sister- Rochelle (Les) Ahrens, Palmyra; brother- Rick Sdano; sister-Roxanne (Michael) Rappold; sister-Renee(Gary) Sassman; brother-Roger(Joyce)Sdano; and brother-Ron(Robin)Sdano, all of Whitewater; 11 nieces and nephews, 1 great nephew, and 2 great nieces.
Ryan was preceded in death by his father- Raymond J. Sdano.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 4 to 7pm at Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater, WI, with a memorial service to follow. A private family burial for Ryan will be held in the Palmyra Hillside Cemetery.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial to Trinity United Methodist Church, Madison, or to one’s local Humane Society in Ryan’s name.
July 30th, 2012 at 6:26 pm
Ryan Family:
You all are in my prayers. I didn’t know Ryan that well but every time he came to Trinity United Methodist Church he would have a Smile on him that would make you smile too. And a gentless about him. God Bless you all.
Diana T.
July 30th, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Condolences to Ryan’s mother and brothers and sisters in this time of great loss.
July 31st, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Always so young and adventurous! We Madison friends couldn’t go to any social function without running into people Ryan knew. He enjoyed exploring different social groups so much that in the late 90s or early 2000′s our gay spirituality group (Integrity/Dignity) named him our official “In-reach Coordinator,” in charge of proposing opportunities for us to network with others. He bought way more books than one could ever read, especially loved grossing us out by explaining the gory horror genre! I/D was sponsoring book discussions for a while, and Ryan introduced us to Susan Faludi’s fascinating study of modern American society’s challenges to men’s roles, “Stiffed,” which influences me to this day. Any time he’d give us a ride somewhere, in the latest car that Rick was helping him hold together, it was so entertaining to watch him clear away the stuffed animals, blankets, books, videos, clothes, water bottles, etc. that usually filled all but his own seat, all while he tried to maintain a conversation. What a fun friend we’ve lost, but few have left so many memories to smile over in such a short time!
July 31st, 2012 at 3:45 pm
Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss of Ryan. He was a wonderful human being and will be missed by all.
July 31st, 2012 at 7:25 pm
I am very saddened by the news of Ryan’s passing. His gentle, loving spirit filled a room. What a void he leaves! I always enjoyed talking to Ryan when we had the opportunity. He and I learned that we had a shared interest in theater when I told him our eldest son is an actor. I will think of him often, always with great fondness. Now the angels get to enjoy his company! His family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
August 1st, 2012 at 8:25 pm
My condolences and prayers to Aunt Ramona and all of the family. You are all in my thoughts during this very difficult time. Hold on to your treasured memories and know that Ryan is with Uncle Ray, shining his light down on all those he touched in his too short life.
August 2nd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
May God’s peace and blessings be with Ryan’s friends and family. I did not have the opportunity to spend a lot of time with Ryan but the few times that I was able to talk with him I found him to be a very compassionate and gracious spirit. I am sorry for your loss and the world’s loss of a very kind man.
August 2nd, 2012 at 9:46 pm
My condolences and prayers going out to Aunt Ramona and the family. Hold on to your beautiful memories and take comfort that Ryan is with Uncle Ray, watching over all those who’s lives he touched. You are all in my thoughts during this difficult time.
August 4th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Grieved to hear of Ryan’s death. My condolences to all concerned.
August 4th, 2012 at 12:47 pm
We were very sorry to read the Whitewater Register and learn of Ryan’s passing. We send our sympathy and love to the Sdano family, especially Rochelle, Renee and Ron. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
September 14th, 2012 at 5:24 pm
I am so sorry to learn of Ryan’s illness and passing, and to learn of it so much after the fact. My sympathies and condolences to the Sdano family and Ryan’s many friends.
My fondest memory of Ryan was on a lobby day at the State Capitol, when he was the only constituent of a particular Assembly representative to show up to meet with that representative on equal rights issues. Ryan was nervous about this given the representative’s reputation, but he did great and I was and still am so proud of him.
Years later I would run into him at events or on the street and he would always be so happy to meet a friend.
October 1st, 2012 at 9:56 pm
I went to high school with Ryan. I just read about his passing in UWW alumni magazine. I remember him as a quiet to himself guy. It was sad to hear of his passing but good to learn he found his way in the world. Being the same age as Ryan it hits home. My condolences.